Lunchtime Supervisor

Beech Hall School Ltd; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Hydesville Tower School in Walsall is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall and on the playground, ensuring safety and wellbeing during the break.

This permanent, term-time role involves 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a start in November 2026. UK applicants only, sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children in a school setting.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to wellbeing.
• Ability to maintain a calm, supportive environment.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunchtime in dining hall and playground.
• Encourage positive behaviour, manners and independence at mealtimes.
• Organise safe movement between dining areas, classrooms and playgrounds.
• Encourage inclusive games and build friendships during breaks.
• Respond calmly to incidents and report concerns as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe dining and play environment.
• Follow safeguarding and school procedures with colleagues.

Job description

Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor
Location: Hydesville Tower School, Walsall, WS1 2QG
Salary: £10,687.75 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 20 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the School

Hydesville Tower School is a successful 2–16 co-educational independent day school, part of the Outcomes First Group. We offer small class sizes, exceptional behaviour, and a strong pastoral ethos, alongside a clear focus on academic excellence.

Role Purpose

Are you friendly, caring and enthusiastic about working with children? Do you enjoy encouraging positive behaviour, supporting young people and creating an environment where everyone feels included?

At Hydesville Tower School, we're looking for a reliable and approachable Lunchtime Supervisor to help make lunchtime an enjoyable, safe and positive part of every student's school day.

From supporting students in the dining hall to encouraging play and friendships in the playground, you'll play an important role in promoting wellbeing, independence and positive relationships.

What you will be doing

• Supervise students during lunchtime, both in the dining hall and playground, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Encourage positive behaviour, good table manners and independence, offering practical support during mealtimes when needed.
• Organise safe and orderly movement between dining areas, classrooms and playgrounds.
• Encourage inclusive games and play activities, helping students develop friendships and enjoy their break.
• Respond calmly to incidents, accidents or disagreements, providing appropriate support and reporting concerns.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment, ensuring dining areas and play equipment are ready for use.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school procedures, working closely with colleagues to support students' individual needs.

What you will bring

• A friendly, patient and caring approach, with a genuine interest in supporting children's wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• The confidence to manage behaviour positively and fairly, creating a calm and supportive environment.
• Good awareness of safeguarding, student welfare and health and safety.
• A reliable, responsible and proactive attitude, with the ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations.
• A good standard of education and a willingness to undertake relevant training.
• A positive team player who enjoys being part of a busy school community.

Desirable: Previous experience working with young children or in an educational setting, and a First Aid qualification.

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of Outcomes First Schools, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.