Lunchtime Supervisor: Safe Play & Learning

Bishop Creighton Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop Creighton Academy is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to support a safe, engaging lunchtime experience for pupils. You will oversee dining hall and outdoor play, promote constructive play, and assist with First Aid when needed.

Join a team that values calm supervision, strong organisational skills, and effective communication with staff and students to maintain a positive lunchtime environment across settings.

Qualifications

• Positive and patient attitude toward working with children.
• Ability to supervise pupils calmly and effectively.
• Basic health and safety awareness; able to conduct safety checks.
• First Aid training (or willingness to complete).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Teamwork and effective communication with staff and students.
• Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage outdoor play and learning equipment in your allocated zone.
• Conduct regular safety checks on play equipment to ensure safety standards.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall and outdoor playgrounds.
• Promote constructive play activities in line with the OPAL approach.
• Support pupils while eating in a calm, patient manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the dining room; tidy tables and clean spills.
• Empty bins, replace sacks and dispose of waste correctly.
• Report health and safety concerns or pupil behaviour issues to SLT.
• Attend First Aid training and provide First Aid when required.
• Perform other duties as determined by Head of Academy or SLT.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

First Aid

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Bishop Creighton Academy is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to support a safe, engaging lunchtime experience for pupils. You will oversee dining hall and outdoor play, promote constructive play, and assist with First Aid when needed.

Join a team that values calm supervision, strong organisational skills, and effective communication with staff and students to maintain a positive lunchtime environment across settings.