Lunchtime Supervisor: Safe, Positive Dining & Welfare

Somers Park Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Somers Park Primary School in the West Midlands is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to oversee pupils during the lunch period, maintain a safe, orderly dining area, and support positive behaviour and good manners across the premises.

You will work with staff to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed, supervise on site and outdoors, help with basic housekeeping, and promote a calm, friendly lunchtime atmosphere that supports learning.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school and/or with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Assertiveness and ability to enforce discipline where necessary.
• Empathy with, and understanding of, primary-aged children.
• Ability to work in a team and under direction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children on school premises and grounds during lunch.
• Supervise children using school catering facilities.
• Undertake ancillary duties (setting up/clearing tables, cleaning dining area).
• Sweep/mop floors to ensure dining room or classroom is ready for lessons post-lunch.
• Monitor events on site and report hazards to senior staff.
• Maintain a safe environment and support safeguarding procedures.
• Assist with basic care of pupils and promote good manners at table.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and uphold school ethos.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Discipline enforcement

Observation

Job description

Somers Park Primary School in the West Midlands is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to oversee pupils during the lunch period, maintain a safe, orderly dining area, and support positive behaviour and good manners across the premises.

You will work with staff to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed, supervise on site and outdoors, help with basic housekeeping, and promote a calm, friendly lunchtime atmosphere that supports learning.