Lunchtime Supervisor (Fixed Term)

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Primary School, part of The Collegiate Trust, is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor on a fixed-term basis until 18 December 2026. You will help younger pupils with their meals, supervise in the dining hall and playground, and organise games and activities at lunchtime.

The role requires patience and teamwork, with duties such as recording incidents, assisting with first aid when needed, and ensuring a safe, calm environment.

Qualifications

• Patience
• Calm under pressure
• Good team player

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining hall.
• Support younger pupils with cutlery and cutting up food.
• Encourage good table manners.
• Patrol the playground.
• Organise games and activities.
• Support play leaders.
• Help children play cooperatively.
• Treat minor injuries.
• Record incidents in the Accident Book.
• Ensure serious injuries are seen by a trained First Aider and reported to senior staff.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Quest Primary School, part of The Collegiate Trust, needs a Lunchtime Supervisor on a fixed-term basis until 18 December 2026. The role covers the dining hall and playground at lunchtime, from helping younger pupils with their meals to organising games and dealing with minor injuries. It suits someone patient and calm under pressure who works well in a team and enjoys sport and outdoor activity. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supervise children in the dining hall
• Support younger pupils with cutlery and cutting up food
• Encourage good table manners
• Patrol the playground
• Organise games and activities
• Support play leaders
• Help children play co-operatively
• Treat minor injuries
• Record incidents in the Accident Book
• Make sure serious injuries are seen by a trained First Aider and reported to a member of the senior leadership team

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Patience
• Calm under pressure
• Good team player

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• First Aid training
• Experience of working with children
• Interest in sports and outdoor activities