Lunchtime Supervisor - Ridgeway Primary Academy

Ridgeway Primary Academy (part of Primitas Learning Partnership); Chasetown; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgeway Primary Academy, part of Primitas Learning Partnership, is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to oversee children during the school lunch break and to support play activities. The role is part-time and term-time only, with a start date ASAP, and will involve promoting safe, orderly lunchtime routines.

The successful applicant will work with staff to ensure children are supervised before, during and after lunch, assist with dining room setup and contribute to a positive lunchtime

Qualifications

• Supervision of children during lunch periods.
• Ability to encourage good manners and safe behaviour.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children before, during and after their lunch break.
• Encourage healthy eating and good table manners.
• Summon help in case of illness or injury and report any concerns.
• Organise play activities and assist in setting up/clearing dining room equipment.

Skills

Child supervision

Organising play activities

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

Grade 2, point 4 (£26,016 approx whole year) Actual salary £4,438 per annum, approx. depending on years’ service

Permanent, 7.5 hrs per week, Monday – Friday 12 noon – 1.30 pm

Term Time only (38 pupil weeks. Additional time may be required on INSET days for training which will receive an additional payment)

Start Date: ASAP

Ridgeway Primary Academy (part of Primitas Learning Partnership) is looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor as soon as possible to provide care of children during the school lunch break.This will include:

• Supervision of children before, during and after their meal; encouraging them to eat their meal, be it either a hot dinner or a packed lunch, and to use good table manners at all times.
• To summon help in case of illness or injury and to report persistent unruly behaviour.
• Assist in the general setting up and clearing away of dining room equipment.
• Organising play activities.

Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We gained ‘Good’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection, and we are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a new Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community.

We invite applications from colleagues who can engage and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Ridgeway Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.

Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026

Interviews will take place Week Beginning 23rd November 2026

If you would like further information regarding the Academy, please visit our website at www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk or contact Mrs Crook at [e-mail]

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service