Lunchtime Supervisor x2

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils during lunch and outdoor play. You will help create a safe, engaging environment and support the school's OPAL approach, encouraging safe, creative, and independent play.

The role focuses on promoting positive behaviour, supervising groups of children, and working within a welcoming school community that values safeguarding and professional development.

Qualifications

• Friendly demeanor and approachable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise groups of children effectively
• Commitment to safeguarding children

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch and outdoor play.
• Promote positive behaviour and safe play environments.
• Support OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) activities and opportunities.
• Encourage creative and independent play within a structured setting.

Skills

Friendly

Communication

Group management

Safeguarding

Reliability

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Friendly, approachable, and patient
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage groups of children effectively
• Reliability and a commitment to safeguarding children

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunities for training and professional development

Further details about the role

The lunchtime supervisors will be supporting our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach. You will supervise children during lunchtime and outdoor play, helping create rich, varied play opportunities that are safe but appropriately challenging. You will play an active role in promoting positive behaviour, encouraging creative and independent play, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.