Lunchtime Supervisor

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 3,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing package

Family-friendly policies

Ark Rewards discounts

Blue Light card

Job summary

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School in Wakefield is seeking a warm Lunchtime Supervisor to help make lunchtimes safe, enjoyable and welcoming for our children. The role offers part-time hours that fit around the school day.

You will supervise in the dining hall and playground, promote healthy eating, good manners and inclusive play, and join a friendly team committed to wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to work with primary school children is desirable.
• Willingness to promote safe, inclusive and respectful lunchtime environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining hall and playground
• Help create a positive, welcoming lunchtime atmosphere
• Encourage good manners, healthy eating and positive play
• Promote kindness, inclusion and respect

Job description

A rewarding role at the heart of our school

Make a real difference - join our friendly team at Halfpenny Lane!

We’re looking for a warm, caring Lunchtime Supervisor to help make lunchtimes happy, safe and enjoyable for our children.

What you’ll do

1. Supervise children in the dining hall and playground
2. Help create a positive, welcoming lunchtime atmosphere
3. Encourage good manners, healthy eating and positive play
4. Promote kindness, inclusion and respect

This role is ideal for anyone who enjoys working with children and is looking for a role with flexible, family-friendly hours that fit perfectly around the school day.

If you’re enthusiastic, reliable and enjoy being part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you. Come and help us make lunchtime one of the best parts of the school day!

Hours & Contract

1. 7.5 hours per week
2. Monday–Friday, term time only
3. Lunchtime hours between 12:00 and 13:30 (final times confirmed at interview)
4. Permanent role

About Halfpenny Lane Primary School

Halfpenny Lane Primary School is an ‘Outstanding’ school in the top 5% nationally for achievement. We offer a supportive, ambitious culture where staff are valued and developed. We provide excellent professional growth opportunities, with 88% of staff recommending us as a great place to work.

Be part of a team that makes a real difference every day.

What we offer

Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from a great range of benefits including:

1. Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS)
2. Training and development opportunities
3. Wellbeing package (flu jab, eye care, physiotherapy and more)
4. Family-friendly policies
5. Access to Ark Rewards – a scheme offering saving from over 3,000 major retailers
6. Blue Light card

Further information

If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us on the below details

1. 01977 703270
2. [e-mail]

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.