Lunchtime Supervisor (Colwich CE Primary School)

Wmjobs; Stafford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Colwich Church of England Primary School in a village setting invites applications for a Lunchtime Supervisor. This part-time, term-time role supports a happy, safe lunchtime experience for our children.

You will supervise in dining hall and playground, promote inclusive play, assist with first aid as needed, and work with our friendly team to reflect Christian ethos. Start ASAP; 12pm‑1:15pm, 5 days a week during 38 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships.
• Patient, caring and calm.
• Reliable and works well as part of a team.
• Confident supporting children with different needs.
• Will support the Christian values and ethos of our school.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children in the dining hall and playground.
• Help children enjoy a happy, safe and inclusive lunchtime.
• Encourage positive behaviour, friendships and respectful play.
• Offer reassurance and support to children who may need extra help.
• Assist with first aid where required.

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor

Salary: £26,016 pro rata

Actual Salary: £3,699 (pay award pending)

Scale: Grade 2

Hours: 6 hours and 15 minutes per week (12.00pm – 1.15pm Monday – Friday)

Contract Type: Part‑Time, Permanent, Term‑Time Only (38 weeks p.a.)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Could you be the friendly face that helps make lunchtimes happy, safe and enjoyable for our children?

Set in the delightful village of Colwich, we are a small, friendly and welcoming Church of England primary school with a strong sense of community. We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our supportive team.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys being around children and would like to become a valued part of school life.

About the Role

Working alongside our friendly lunchtime team, you will:

• Supervise and support children in the dining hall and playground
• Help children enjoy a happy, safe and inclusive lunchtime
• Encourage positive behaviour, friendships and respectful play
• Offer reassurance and support to children who may need a little extra help
• Assist with first aid where required

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
• Is patient, caring and calm
• Is reliable and works well as part of a team
• Is confident supporting children with different needs
• Will support the Christian values and ethos of our school

Why Join Us?

• Happy, friendly children who will quickly get to know you
• A warm and supportive staff team
• Clear guidance and support to help you feel confident in the role
• The chance to make a real difference to children's school day
• The support and opportunities of being part of the Mid‑Trent Multi Academy Trust

The closing date for applications is:

12pm 15th October 2026, interviews week commencing 19th October.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require candidates to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions on their application forms.

Colwich Church of England Primary School is an academy within Mid‑Trent Multi Academy Trust. Mid‑Trent Multi Academy Trust is a private company limited by guarantee, with charitable status. Registered in England and Wales (company number: 9878928).

Registered office address: Colwich Primary School, Main Road, Colwich, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0XD.