Lunchtime Supervisor - Fixed term at Oyster Park Primary Academy

Oyster Park Primary Academy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oyster Park Primary Academy is seeking a committed individual to join the pupil supervision team in the Communication and Interaction SEND unit for EYS and Key Stage 1 pupils. This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027, with responsibilities during lunch breaks and a focus on safety, welfare and supportive teamwork.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with pupils and staff, relate well to children, and bring energy and enthusiasm to a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
• Ability to relate well to children.
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils and staff to communicate effectively.
• Provide supervision for pupils during lunch periods to ensure a safe environment.
• Support the safety and welfare of all pupils.
• Be an enthusiastic team member and work as part of a team.
• Deal with injuries as they occur and report to the class teacher and SLT at the end of the lunch break.
• Encourage and support pupils during lunch breaks to participate in organised games.
• Ensure lunchtimes are safe, healthy and fun.

Skills

Pupil supervision

Communication

Team collaboration

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

About this Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, hardworking, enthusiasticindividual to join our pupil supervision team working within our Communicationand Interaction SEND unit for EYS and Key Stage 1 pupils (The Harbour). This rolerequires you to be flexible, adaptable and to be able to show compassion andempathy and is fixed term until the 31st of August 2027.

We are looking for someone who will join our teamwho 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 provision or dining hall to ensure a safe environment at all times.
• Support the Academy in ensuring he safety and welfare of all pupils.
• Be an enthusiastic team member and have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Deal with any injuries as they occur and report any issues to the relevant class teacher and SLT 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.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
• The ability to relate well to children.
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.

What you can expect from us?

• 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:

Providingsuitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Wednesday 21 October 2026 with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.

Equal Opportunities:

Castleford Trust is committed to equality ofopportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouragedregardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation,pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civilpartnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications fromanyone who meets the criteria for the role.