Lunchtime Supervisor - St James CE Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

We are seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor at St James C of E Primary School in Wolverhampton area. The role focuses on keeping lunchtime safe, positive and engaging for all pupils and reinforcing school values.

The successful candidate will promote inclusive play, monitor behaviour and support children's social and emotional wellbeing during lunch breaks. Hours are 6.25 per week, term time only, with grade 2 SCP 4 pay and DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• An approachable team player with a good sense of humour.
• Patient, empathetic and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their wellbeing.
• Able to encourage positive behaviour through praise, guidance and positive relationships.
• Observant and attentive to the safety and welfare needs of children.
• Flexible, solution-focused and forward-thinking.
• Committed to doing what you can to get it right.
• Willing to model our school values in everything you do.
• Willing to undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure lunchtimes are safe, positive and enjoyable for all children.
• Promote positive behaviour, support social interaction and inclusive play.
• Support the wellbeing of pupils during lunch hours.

Skills

Approachable team player

Sense of humour

Patience

Empathy under pressure

Enthusiasm with children

Positive behaviour encouragement

Observant of safety

Flexible problem-solving

Commitment to doing right

Model school values

Willing to training

Education

None listed

Job description

We are currently seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our vibrant and dynamic 2-form entry
Church of England school in the heart of the local community. With a clear vision of igniting
passion, empowering learners and transforming the future, we are committed to providing an
exceptional education for all of our pupils.

The successful candidate will help to ensure that lunchtime is a safe, positive and enjoyable
experience for all children, promoting positive behaviour, supporting social interaction and
encouraging inclusive play in line with our school values.

Are You?

• An approachable team player with a good sense of humour?
• Patient, empathetic and able to remain calm under pressure?
• Enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their wellbeing?
• Able to encourage positive behaviour through praise, guidance and positiverelationships?
• Observant and attentive to the safety and welfare needs of children?
• Flexible, solution-focused and forward-thinking?
• Committed to doing what you can to get it right?
• Willing to model our school values in everything you do?
• Willing to undertake additional training?

We can offer you:

• A creative and supportive team.
• A focus on wellbeing and workload as policy.
• Training appropriate to the role.
• A wonderful school community.
• Children who work hard and who strive to demonstrate our school values consistently.
• Opportunities to make a positive difference to children's social, emotional and physical
• wellbeing.
• A chance to laugh every day!

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website St James's C of E Primary School: To our wonderful school

CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours:

6.25 hours per week, Term Time only

Grade:

Grade 2, SCP 4 (£25,185 p.a.) Actual Salary, £3,578 p.a. Hourly Rate £13.05

Location:

St James C of E Primary School, Wolverley Crescent Oldbury West Midlands B69 1BG

Closing Date:

Friday 18th September 2026

Shortlisting:

Monday21st September 2026

Interviews:

Wednesday 23rd September 2026