Lunchtime Supervisor

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to oversee pupils at Holyhead Primary Academy during lunch and playtimes. The role requires clear communication, a collaborative approach with colleagues, and a focus on promoting positive behaviour and social interaction among students.

The post emphasises safeguarding responsibilities, including DBS checks, and requires the successful candidate to work within term-time hours at the school site.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience or ability to supervise children during lunch and play times.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control students in dining areas and playground.
• Deal with incidents of behaviour according to school policy.
• Assist in preparation and tidying of supervised areas.
• Promote good behaviour, polite table manners and social skills.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Job description

LOCATION: Holyhead Primary Academy

Band B SCP 4 £26,017 per annum pro rata (£3,069 actual salary)

HOURS: 5 hours per week, Term Time only (11:30am - 12:30pm)

POST: Lunchtime Supervisor

LOCATION: Holyhead Primary Academy

SALARY: Band B SCP 4 £26,017 per annum pro rata (£3,069 actual salary)

HOURS: 5 hours per week, Term Time only (11:30am - 12:30pm)

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of children at lunch time, as well as overseeing playground duty and wet play. They will be a committed and enthusiastic individual, keen to make an impact on the lives of our children. They will be able to work as part of a collaborative team and also take initiative where necessary. They need to be excellent communicators to help ensure that our catering operation is organised and successful.

Main Duties

• Supervise and control students in the dining areas, within the school and in the playground areas
• Deal with incidents of behaviour according to the school policy
• Assist in the preparation and tidying up of supervised areas
• Promote good behaviour, polite table manners and social skills within the dining area and around school

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026