Lunchtime Supervisor - Fixed term

Airedale Junior Academy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Castleford Trust is seeking a committed, hardworking individual to join our pupil supervision team during lunch breaks at Castleford. This fixed term post covers maternity leave until 31 October 2027, or until the substantive post holder returns, whichever is sooner.

You will work with pupils and staff, supervise lunchtime activities, report misbehaviour, help ensure safety and welfare, and be a positive, energetic team member focused on a safe, healthy, and enjoyable lunch period for every

Qualifications

• A good standard of education especially in numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch periods to ensure safety.
• Report misbehavior following Academy procedures.
• Respond to injuries and inform the class teacher.
• Support the Academy in safeguarding and welfare.
• Be an enthusiastic, collaborative team member.

Skills

Communication with pupils

Teamwork

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

Good numeracy and literacy education

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our pupil supervision team. This role requires you to be flexible, adaptable and be able to show compassion and empathy whilst remaining assertive.

This role is fixed term covering maternity leave until the 31st of October 2027, or the return to duty of the substantive post holder whichever is the earliest.

We are looking for someone who will join our team who will:

• Have the ability to work with and communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
• Provide support/supervision for pupils during lunch periods both in and out of the dining hall to ensure a safe environment at all times.
• Support the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils.
• Ensure all misbehaviour is reported using Academy procedures and that no behaviour goes unchallenged.
• Be an enthusiastic and good team member.
• Deal with any injuries as they occur and report any issues to the relevant class teacher at the end of the lunch break.
• Encourage and support pupils during the lunch break to participate in organised games.
• Have the skills to ensure that lunchtimes are safe, healthy and fun.

You will have:

• A good standard of education especially in numeracy and literacy.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
• The ability to relate well to children.
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.

What can you expect from us?

As a valued colleague within our Trust, you can expect:

• Unwavering support and a culture of collaboration: you will benefit from exceptional support from our executive leaders, leadership teams and dedicated Trust specialists across key areas including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT and compliance. At Castleford Trust collaboration is at the heart of everything we do - your success is our shared success.
• Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters to us. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. Throughout our local community you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks. We regularly review and update our services to meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and careers.
• Working together to achieve excellence for all: all the academies within the Trust have a strong purpose and seek to have a positive impact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage. We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations and aspirations for pupils and colleagues alike.

Closing date for Applications:Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 10.00am on Friday 16th October 2026 with interviews taking place on Wednesday 21st October 2026

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.