Lunchtime Supervisor

Lift Schools; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift Feversham, part of Lift Schools, is seeking a Midday Supervisor for 5 hours per week during 38 term weeks. You will oversee students at lunch and break times, promoting safety and positive behaviour. No formal qualifications required, but warmth, patience and the ability to relate to young people are essential.

You'll support lunchtime routines, help with clubs or activities, and ensure dining areas, playgrounds and spaces are safe. UK right to work is required.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and build relationships with young people.
• Basic first aid awareness and readiness to support students.

Responsibilities

• Keep students safe during breaks while in dining areas and around the school.
• Help manage behaviour in a calm, fair manner during lunch breaks.
• Spot hazards and take quick action to ensure safety.
• Support students who are upset or facing bullying and flag concerns to staff.
• Assist in organising lunchtime clubs or activities when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables and benches after meals.

Skills

Supervising children

Patience and empathy

First aid

Job description

Lift Feversham are looking for an additional Midday Supervisor to join their team for 5 hours a week, 38weeks per year (term time only). Whether you've supervised children as a parent, carer or in another setting, your skills and approach are what count.

About The Role

As a Midday Supervisor, you'll look after students during breaktimes, making sure they stay safe, feel supported and enjoy their time outside the classroom. You'll be there to guide positive behaviour, help resolve any issues that come up, and keep an eye on things in dining areas, playgrounds and other spaces around the school. Does this sound like something you'd enjoy?

Key Responsibilities

• Keep students safe as they move around the school and use the dining areas
• Watch over students during lunch breaks and help manage behaviour in a calm and fair way
• Spot any hazards or concerns and take action quickly to keep everyone safe
• Support students who may be upset or experiencing bullying, and share any concerns with the right staff
• Help organise lunchtime clubs or activities when needed
• Keep tables and benches clean and tidy after meals

We Are Looking For Someone Who

You don't need formal qualifications or previous school experience to apply. What matters most is that you care about young people and can stay calm under pressure. Can you build good relationships and work well with others? We'd love to hear from you if you're patient, empathetic and organised. Are you ready to bring your warmth and positive energy to our students? Skills and experience that would be advantageous are:

• Experience of supervising children or young people as a parent or carer.
• Patience, empathy and the ability to relate to young people
• Basic first aid training

Essential Criteria

• UK right to work

About The School

At Lift Feversham, we believe in the power of education to ignite creativity and curiosity, unleashing a passion for life that lasts a lifetime. Academic excellence combined with character development is at the core of our educational philosophy. We champion a holistic approach that celebrates the whole child. Our school is an "oasis of joy and hope" (Ofsted 2025) for children, families and the staff. The headteacher is an award-winning educator, recognized as TES Headteacher of the Year, and the school is a strong advocate of music and arts in the curriculum, having featured in national and local media outlets.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How We Support You

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to well-being support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you