Lunchtime Supervisor - Catshill Federation

The Spire Trust; Catshill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team environment

Training and development opportunities

Supportive staff network

Job summary

The Spire Trust is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Supervisor for Catshill Middle School. The role involves supervising students during lunchtime, supporting dining hall operations, and helping with playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing. A DBS check and references are required as part of safeguarding commitments.

Hours are 5 hours 25 minutes per week, Monday to Friday during term time. The position is paid on the Scale 2 rate (£13.28–£13.48 per hour) and offers a supportive team environment with

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly approach and a passion for working with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude with calm, efficient situation management.
• Experience in a school or childcare setting is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students during lunchtime, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with smooth operation of dining hall, promoting healthy eating and good manners.
• Help manage outdoor playtime, ensuring safe and fun activities.
• Provide a caring and supportive presence, addressing conflicts or concerns.
• Work with staff to maintain a positive school environment.

Skills

Warm personality

Good communication

Proactive attitude

Childcare experience (desirable)

Job description

Are you passionate about working with children and creating a safe, positive environment for learning and play? We are looking for a friendly and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team at Catshill Middle School.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Assist when necessary with the smooth operation of the dining hall, encouraging good table manners and promoting healthy eating.
• Help manage outdoor playtime, ensuring students engage in safe and fun activities.
• Provide a caring and supportive presence for students, addressing any conflicts or concerns that arise.
• Work closely with other staff members to ensure a positive school environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A warm, friendly approach and a passion for working with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage situations calmly and efficiently.
• Previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to students’ day.
• Training and development opportunities available.

We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well‑being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Hours: 5hrs 25mins per week, Monday - Friday, 1hr 25mins per day, Term Time only

Grade: Scale 2, Point 3-4, £13.28 - £13.48 per hour

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026 @ 9:00am

Interview Date: TBC.