Lunchtime Supervisor- Catshill Federation

Catshill First School & Nursery; Catshill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Catshill First School & Nursery in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils during lunch breaks and to help maintain a safe, positive dining and play environment.

You will work 6 hours 25 minutes per week across term time, Monday to Friday, earning £25,614 per annum (£13.28 per hour) with opportunities for training and development within The Spire Church of England Learning Trust. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly approach with a passion for working with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude and ability to manage situations calmly and efficiently.
• 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 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.
• Clean the dining area and remove rubbish.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Good communication

Proactive attitude

Calm under pressure

Childcare experience

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 First School & Nursery.

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.
• Clean the dining area and remove rubbish.

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.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Hours: 6hrs 25mins per week, Monday - Friday, 1 hour 25 minutes per day, Term Time only

Grade: Scale 2, Point 3, (£25,614 per annum) - £13.28 per hour

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 @ 9:00am

Interview Date: TBC.