Lunchtime Supervisor at The Oaklands Primary School

The Oaklands Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 3,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Career progression within Summit Trust

Collaboration across schools

Job summary

The Oaklands Primary School in Birmingham is seeking a lunchtime supervisor to join our ambitious team. You will assist with feeding at lunchtime in the canteen and supervise the playground to ensure a safe environment for pupils.

As part of Summit Learning Trust, the role offers bespoke professional development opportunities and collaboration across schools, with opportunities to develop your career. The school emphasises a welcoming, inclusive environment and is committed to safeguarding;

Qualifications

• Experience with children or a desire to work with children in a school setting.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Passion for supporting children and young people.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, commitment, reliability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with feeding at lunchtime in the canteen.
• Supervising the playground to ensure a safe environment for the children.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Passion for children

Communication skills

Enthusiasm & reliability

Job description

About this Role

Required:As Soon As Possible

Hours:6 hours per week, term time only (working hours to be confirmed by thePrincipal)

Salary:Grade 2 Point 3 £13.46 per hour - fixed point. Actual Salary £3,722 per annum.

Status:Permanent

SummitLearning Trust Mission Statement

Successthrough Endeavour
Ambitionthrough Challenge
Strengththrough Diversity

We are looking for a lunchtime supervisor to join our highlyambitious team who truly are dedicated in making a real difference to the livesof children at this wonderful school. As part of the Summit Learning Trust, youwill have bespoke professional development opportunities and the chance to developand further your career. You Will also have the opportunity to work withcolleagues from across schools, sharing resources and good practice.

The Oaklands Primary School is a 2-form entry Primary schoolin Acock's Green Birmingham. Our Ofsted report (March 2025) has identified manypositives within our school including the school being "highly ambitious forall pupils to learn, experience, achieve and flourish". The school provides an"exceptional education experience for all", with an "aspirational curriculum"which is "meticulously planned and sequenced" and has "high expectationsembedded across the curriculum".

We embrace and celebrate the diverse communities that make TheOaklands 'who we are'. We believe that every child has the right to the highestpossible standards in their education so that they are equipped with the skillsthey need to succeed in life. We are ambitious and aspirational for all ourpupils and set high targets. We aim high because we know with the rightopportunities, our pupils can do it.

We take great pride in developing a caring, creative and safeenvironment for our pupils and we are passionate about providing a rich andvaried curriculum that inspires curiosity and enquiry.

Joinus and you will be part of a fantastic team. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting eachother to achieve great things. We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic lunchtimesupervisors who are committed to supporting our pupils and teachers.

Thesuccessful candidate will be assisting with feeding at lunchtime in the canteenand supervising the playground to ensure a safe environment for the children.

The idealcandidates for this position will have:

• Experience of working with children or have a desire to work withchildren in a play/school environment
• Have experience of working within a team
• a passion for supporting children and young people
• good communication skills
• enthusiasm, commitment, reliability and a willingness to learn.

Areyou our newest recruit? Are you ready to really make adifference and join us on our journey?

Fora full description of the role and person specification, please see theaccompanying documents.

Informalconversations are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0121 706 2168.

WhyJoin Summit Learning Trust?

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

The closingdate is 30th September 2026 and it is anticipated that interviewswill be held shortly after the closing date.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share thiscommitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check,including a Children's Barred List check., and online searches will beconducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection andSafeguarding Policy is available to view here. If yourequire the application form in a different format, please contact [email protected].