Lunchtime Supervisor at Oyster Park Primary Academy

Oyster Park Primary Academy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Oyster Park Primary Academy is seeking a committed pupil supervision team member in Castleford for a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. You will supervise pupils during lunch, support safety and welfare, and report issues following Academy procedures. You will work closely with staff, remain assertive yet empathetic, and contribute as an enthusiastic team member.

The post runs until 31 January 2027. A good standard of education and strong communication skills with pupils and staff are

Qualifications

• Provide supervision and safety for pupils during lunch and playtimes
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff
• Report any misbehavior using Academy procedures
• Remain assertive while showing compassion
• Deal with injuries and inform teachers promptly

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall and during play
• Support safety and welfare of all pupils
• Report misbehavior through Academy procedures
• Be an enthusiastic team member and flexible in duties

Skills

Communication with pupils and staff

Pupil supervision

Empathy

Team player

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

About this Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, hardworking, enthusiasticindividual to join our pupil supervision team. This role requires youto be flexible, adaptable and to be able to show compassion and empathy.

The post is fixed term until 31 January 2027 to cover maternity leave.

We are looking for someone who will join our team who will:

• Have the ability to work with and communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
• Provide support / supervision for pupils during lunch periods in the dining hall and for both inside and outside play to ensure a safe environment at all times.
• Support the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils.
• Ensure all misbehaviour is reported using Academy procedures and that no misbehaviour goes unchallenged.
• Remain assertive whilst showing compassion and empathy.
• Be an enthusiastic team member.
• Deal with any injuries as they occur and report any issues to the relevant class teacher and SLT at the end of the lunch period.

You will have:

• A Good standard of education.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
• The ability to relate well to children.
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.

What can you expect from us?

• Unwaveringsupport and a culture of collaboration: you will benefit fromexceptional support from our executive leaders, leadership teams, and dedicatedTrust specialists across key areas including curriculum development,safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT andcompliance. At Castleford Trustcollaboration is at the heart of everything we do - your success is our sharedsuccess.
• Wellbeing andCommunity: from Day 1 yourwellbeing matters to us. You will haveaccess to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your familymembers. Throughout our local community,you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discountedrate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks. We regularly review and update our servicesto meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and career.
• Working togetherto achieve excellence for all: all theacademies within the Trust have a strong purpose and seek to have a positiveimpact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage. We are deeplycommitted to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very highexpectations and aspirations for pupils and colleagues alike.

Closing date for Applications: Providingsuitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Wednesday 23September 2026 with interviews taking place on Monday 28 September 2026.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and priorto interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities:

Castleford Trust is committed to equality ofopportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouragedregardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civilpartnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications fromanyone who meets the criteria for the role.