Lunchtime Supervisor/Cleaner

Tessupply; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 324,000 - 461,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Part-time hours aligned with schoolday

Ongoing, consistent work

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

The Education Specialists in Speke, Liverpool, are seeking a reliable Lunchtime Supervisor/Cleaner to join a busy school team. The role is part-time, Monday–Friday 11.30am–3.30pm, supporting dining room supervision and cleaning duties to maintain high hygiene standards.

Duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, toilet cleaning, restocking supplies, and ensuring safe, orderly dining areas. A DBS check is required or applicants must be willing to obtain one; training and ongoing support are

Qualifications

• MUST be available to work Monday to Friday each week.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
• Dusting and wiping desks, tables, and surfaces.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste properly.
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, sinks, and changing areas.
• Replenishing supplies like soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, and staff rooms.
• Dining Hall and food supervision.
• Set up and clean dining tables, chairs, and equipment before lunch, and wipe down or clear areas afterward.
• Encourage eating and assist younger children with cutting food or opening packages.
• Outdoor and indoor monitoring of pupils.
• Organize activities to encourage social inclusion and resolve minor disputes.
• Safeguarding and reporting incidents according to policy.

Job description

Job title: Lunchtime Supervisor/Cleaner

The Education Specialistsisseekinga reliable and hardworkingcleanerto join a friendly and well-organised schoolin Speke, Liverpool,supporting the day-to-cleaning of the school.

This is a part-time, ongoing position, working Monday to Friday 11.30am to 3.30pm. The role offers a consistent routine and is ideal for individuals looking for work that fits around other commitments.

The school has ahygieneteam and a strong focus onmaintaininghigh standardsof hygiene and service.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate £14.25 per hour, dependent on experience
• PAYE paid weekly
• Part-time hours aligned with the school day
• Ongoing, consistent work
• Dedicated consultant support

Lunchtime Supervisor/Cleaner role requirements

*** MUST be available to work Monday to Friday each week ***

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors
• Dusting and wiping desks, tables, and surfaces
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste properly
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, sinks, and changing areas
• Replenishing supplies like soap, toilet paper, and paper towels
• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, and staff rooms
• Dining Hall and food supervision
• Set up and clean: Prepare dining tables, chairs, and equipment before lunch, and wipe down or clear areas afterward.
• Encourage eating: Monitor food consumption, assist younger children with cutting food or opening packages, and promote good table manners.
• Outdoor & indoor monitoring: Supervise pupils on the playground or indoors during wet weather.
• Organize activities: Facilitate games, encourage social inclusion, and help resolve minor disputes or fall-outs.
• Safeguarding & behavior: Report incidents, bullying, or persistent poor behavior to senior staff or class teachers following school policy.
• Patience, empathy, and a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to get one

Additional tasks:

• Enforce boundaries: Keep pupils within designated safe zones and stop dangerous or aggressive behavior.
• Maintaining hygiene in dining areas or halls
• Reporting any damage, hazards, or maintenance issues
• Following health and safety and infection control procedures

The successful Lunchtime Supervisor/Cleaner will:

• Maintainhigh standardsof hygiene
• Demonstrate reliability
• Patience, empathy, and a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to deal with children, staff, and parents.

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople andexpect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds andexperiences are happy to make reasonable adjustments whererequired.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and commited to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.