Lunchtime Supervisor

Haywood Village Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Generous annual leave

Induction & training

Wellbeing programme

Health benefits & gym discounts

Family leave options

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Haywood Village Academy in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils during the lunch break, promote good behaviour, encourage healthy eating and keep the playground safe and welcoming.

This part-time, term-time role offers flexible hours (1.5 hours per week for one post or 7.5 hours per week for two posts) with provisional start date 02 November 2026. We value friendly, reliable candidates who work well with children and staff.

Qualifications

• Good relationship-building with students and staff.
• Ability to manage inappropriate behaviour calmly following academy guidance.
• Patient, calm, and able to work under pressure.
• Positive values and attitudes to be a role model for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunch breaks and monitor safe play.
• Promote good behaviour and healthy eating during lunch.
• Maintain a positive, safe environment for all pupils during the midday period.

Skills

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Active listening

Behaviour management

Patience

Role model

Job description

Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor

Actual Annual Salary:

£879 - £894, based on 1.5 working hours p/w and working weeks

£4,398 - £4,473, based on 7.5 working hours p/w and working weeks

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,949 - £26,392 (Grade Aii), based on full time hours, all year round

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term time only

Hours: 1 x role: 1.5 hours per week, 2 x roles: 7.5 hours per week

Provisional Start Date: 02 November 2026

Are you passionate about creating a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for children?

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and proactive Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This vital role involves supporting pupils during the lunch break, promoting good behaviour, encouraging healthy eating, and ensuring the playground is a fun and secure space for all.

Whether you're looking to make a difference in your local community or gain experience working in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you!

About you:

You will have:

• good relationship-building skills and able to proactively engage with students and other staff members.
• strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrates empathy and active listening.
• the ability to deal with inappropriate behaviour in a calm and non-judgemental way, following academy guidance.
• patience, be calm and be able to work under pressure
• positive values and attitudes in order to be a role model to our students.

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.

About Haywood Village Academy:

We are very proud of our community school in Haywood Village, Weston-super-Mare. We currently have classes from Pre-school to Year 6.

The academy is at the heart of the community that it serves and is defined by High Aspirations, Valuing Learning and Achievement for all. We have created a school where children flourish. The school offers a limitless education that empowers choice through enriching, meaningful and active opportunities. Staff receive high quality professional training and support and contribute positively to the development of the school.

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: 23 September 2026 @ 11.59pm

Shortlisting Date: 24 September 2026

Interviews: 01 October 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.

Please note we cannot 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.