Lunchtime Supervisor: Safe, Fun School Breaks

Dorset Council; Bridport; On-site; GBP 1,700 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is recruiting Midday Supervisors for Bridport Primary School. Three fixed-term posts (7.5, 4.5 and 3 hours weekly) are available to cover lunchtimes from 12.00 to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Start date is October 2026; a driving licence and own transport are essential for site travel across multiple schools within the Trust. The role focuses on creating a safe, happy lunchtime environment, requires good timekeeping, care for pupils, and effective communication within a team.

Qualifications

• Good timekeeper, caring and confident when dealing with pupils.
• Able to communicate effectively and work in a team.
• Willingness to participate in staff meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the children in dining areas, playground, classrooms or other parts of the school premises.
• Ensure children are safe and secure.
• Encourage pupils to eat in a socially acceptable manner and behave in the dining area.
• Be a role model, promoting good conduct and behaviour, and report issues to senior staff.
• Assist with associated duties e.g. cleaning up spillages, tidying tables.
• Provide welfare support to the pupils.
• Make lunchtimes a happy and fun period.
• Support the aims, values and policies of the school and participate in team school life.

Skills

Timekeeping

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Dorset Council is recruiting Midday Supervisors for Bridport Primary School. Three fixed-term posts (7.5, 4.5 and 3 hours weekly) are available to cover lunchtimes from 12.00 to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Start date is October 2026; a driving licence and own transport are essential for site travel across multiple schools within the Trust. The role focuses on creating a safe, happy lunchtime environment, requires good timekeeping, care for pupils, and effective communication within a team.