Lunchtime Supervisor — Safe, Positive Pupil Supervision

GREAT MALVERN PRIMARY SCHOOL; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercian Educational Trust is seeking two Lunchtime Supervisors to support pupils during midday at our schools. You will help maintain a safe, orderly environment in lunch spaces, assist with dining areas, and reinforce positive behaviour in line with safeguarding policies.

The roles are term-time only, with one position 7.5 hours per week (11:30am–1:00pm) and another 5 hours per week (12:00pm–1:00pm). Candidates should be reliable, calm, and capable of working with primary-age pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school and/or with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a clear and respectful manner.
• Ability to enforce discipline when necessary and to support positive behaviour.
• Ability to understand and follow Health and Safety, Child Protection and School Behaviour procedures.
• Ability to work well in a team and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• To supervise children on school premises and grounds.
• To supervise children using catering facilities at the school.
• To undertake ancillary duties (setting up/clearing tables, cleaning dining area).
• To sweep/mop floors to ensure the dining room is ready for learning in the afternoon.
• To monitor events on site and report hazards to senior staff.
• To contribute to safeguarding and the protection of all pupils.

Skills

Effective communication

Discipline enforcement

Interpersonal skills

Procedures understanding

Teamwork

Following procedures

Empathy for children

Safeguarding knowledge

Community commitment

Job description

Mercian Educational Trust is seeking two Lunchtime Supervisors to support pupils during midday at our schools. You will help maintain a safe, orderly environment in lunch spaces, assist with dining areas, and reinforce positive behaviour in line with safeguarding policies.

The roles are term-time only, with one position 7.5 hours per week (11:30am–1:00pm) and another 5 hours per week (12:00pm–1:00pm). Candidates should be reliable, calm, and capable of working with primary-age pupils.