Lunchtime Supervisor

Wicklea Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 4,500 - 4,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave

Induction & training

Wellbeing programme

Health benefits

Family leave options

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Wicklea Academy invites applications for a Lunchtime Supervisor. You will help supervise children in the dining hall and on the playground, ensuring a safe, happy lunchtime experience and promoting school values. This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor activity and building positive relationships with children.

The position is part-time (1.5 hours daily, Monday to Friday) with a permanent contract, term-time only plus insets. Start date is January 2027, subject to pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic hygiene procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality over matters relating to the academy, with students, staff and/or parents.
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and active listening.
• Able to relate well to children, young people and adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining hall and playground.
• Encourage positive play and support children's wellbeing.
• Promote Wicklea Academy values during lunchtime.
• Be the key adult on the playground, building positive relationships and guiding activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Active listening

Confidentiality

Job description

Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor

Actual Annual Salary: £4,504 - £4,580 (Based on hours and working weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,949 - £26,392 (CLF Grade Aii). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only + insets

Hours: Part-time, Monday to Friday, 1.5 hours a day – 11:45am – 1:15pm

Provisional Start Date: January 2027 – pending completion of pre-employment checks

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to join our primary school community as a Lunchtime Supervisor.

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in ensuring our children enjoy a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience. You will help supervise children in the dining hall and playground, encourage positive play, support children's wellbeing and promote our school values.

As a key adult on the playground, you will build positive relationships with children, introduce fun games and activities, and help ensure that lunchtimes are a joyful, well‑structured part of the school day. To help us see your approach in action, shortlisted candidates will be asked at interview to share a simple game suitable for a small group of primary‑aged children something active, inclusive and easy to join in with. This is a fantastic chance to showcase creativity, energy and an understanding of how to support purposeful play. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being outdoors, has a natural rapport with children, and wants to make a meaningful impact in just one hour a day.

About you:

You will have:

• Have knowledge of basic hygiene procedures.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality over matters relating to the academy, with students, staff and/or parents.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrates empathy and active listening.
• Be able to relate well to children, young peopleand adults.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Wicklea Academy is a junior school located in Brislington, Bristol where children are at the centre of everything we do. We offer our pupils an education which supports and challenges every child to reach their full potential. Children leave Wicklea confident, responsible, determined and well‑equipped for the next stage of their lives.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and caring school who work in partnership with families to support children to make sure that they try their best, feel happy and safe and achieve well. All staff at Wicklea are proud of our school and the children who attend it.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 22 November 2026
• Short‑listing: 23 November 2026
• Interviews: 02 December 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.