Lunchtime Supervisor at Pegasus Primary School

Pegasus Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Primary School is seeking a caring Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise dining hall and playground, ensuring a safe, positive lunchtime for our learners. The role is mainly based in the nursery, with potential support in other areas as needed.

You should be friendly, reliable, punctual and a team player. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided; an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding commitment are part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and patient manner.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to learners’ wellbeing.
• Previous experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervising learners in the dining hall, playground, and other areas during lunchtime.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and ensuring learners follow the school rules.
• Supporting young people to play safely, resolve minor disputes, and develop social skills.
• Assisting younger pupils with eating and clearing away meals.
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming lunchtime environment.

Skills

Friendly

Approachable

Patient

Team player

Reliable

Punctual

Learner wellbeing

Job description

About this Role

SummitLearning Trust Mission Statement

Successthrough Endeavour

Ambitionthrough Challenge

Strengththrough Diversity

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and proactive Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly team at PegasusPrimary School to assist with feeding at lunchtime and supervising the playground to ensure a safe environment for all our learners. This role will mainly be based in the nursery provision but you may be asked to support in other areas of the school as needed. You will help to create a safe, positive, and happy environment for pupils during the lunchtime break, both in the dining areas and outside in the playground.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising learners in the dining hall, playground, and other areas during lunchtime.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and ensuring learners follow the school rules.
• Supporting young people to play safely, resolve minor disputes, and develop social skills.
• Assisting younger pupils with eating and clearing away meals.
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming lunchtime environment.

About You

• Has a friendly, approachable, and patient manner.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Is reliable, punctual, and committed to the wellbeing of our learners.
• Previous experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential - training will be provided.

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

Interviews to be held weekcommencing 28th September 2026.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check, and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here.