Lunchtime Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; West Wick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring educational institution in West Wick is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their lunchtime team starting January 5th, 2026. The role focuses on ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for pupils during lunchtimes and supporting their outdoor learning. Ideal candidates should be passionate about child wellbeing, able to communicate well and build strong relationships. Previous experience isn't required, but some knowledge of first aid is desirable. This is a fixed-term position set to end on August 31st, 2026.

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference and building positive relationships with children.
• Aspirational for every child, especially for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
• Reflective practitioner with a desire to learn and improve.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pupils have a safe, healthful, and enjoyable environment during lunchtimes.
• Support learning in outdoor areas.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and children.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Good communication skills

Passion for child wellbeing

Reflective practitioner

Outdoor engagement

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and caring individual to join our friendly lunchtime team, commencing on 5th Jan 2026. The successful applicant will relate well to pupils and have a positive, pro‑active approach to ensure pupils have a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment during lunchtimes. The post is advertised on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026 subject to a review of staffing.

Christchurch is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school with a Christian Ethos and has received a Good judgement in all areas by OFSTED, May 2023.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about making a difference and building positive relationships with our children.
• Be passionate about the wellbeing and development of the whole child.
• Be aspirational for every child and especially ambitious for our most disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
• Have good communication skills and be able to build strong and positive relationships with colleagues and children.
• Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and improve, within a friendly and supportive team and take responsibility for own continuing professional development.
• Enjoy the outdoors and be enthusiastic about supporting learning in our outdoor areas.
• No formal qualifications are required.
• Some knowledge of first aid practice desirable.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.kaleidoscopemat.co.uk/uploads/9/4/7/2/94728976/safeguarding_policy_kmat_2023.pdf