Lunchtime Supervisors

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 3,600 - 3,700; Part time

Job summary

King Edward VI CEVC School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking external staff to join our Lunchtime Supervision team, preferably 5 days a week during term time. You will supervise our students and handle issues as they arise, ensuring safety and respectful behaviour during lunch breaks.

Prior experience with children is not essential; a willingness to engage with pupils and follow school policies is valued. The role starts ASAP in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Needs clear and confident communication to support student safety and respect during lunchtime.
• Teamwork is essential; follow school policies at all times.
• Experience with children not essential but willingness to engage with pupils helps.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunchtime and address issues as they arise.
• Support students to be safe and respectful during breaks.
• Follow school policies and work as part of a team.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Student supervision

Job description

• King Edward VI School
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH
• Salary: £3,650 per annum (based 5 days a week, daily 6 ¼ hours, £13.48 per hour, plus holiday pay entitlement (multiple posts available)
• Hours: 1 ¼ hours per day (1.15 pm – 2.30 pm) 38 weeks per year. Monday – Friday, although part time will be considered,
• Contract: Permanent, to start ASAP
• Reference: 5703.

King Edward VI School are looking for external staff to join our Lunchtime Supervision team, preferably 5 days a week during term time.

You will be responsible for a set area within the school, supervising our students and dealing with any issues as they arise. You will need to have clear and confident communication skills in supporting students to be safe and respectful during their lunchtime break.

Teamwork will be key and you will be expected to follow school policies at all times. Experience of working with children and young people is not essential, more a willingness to show an interest in them and their lunchtime activities will help create those positive relationships with our young people.

About us

King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (‘the jewel in the crown of Suffolk’), surrounded by beautiful countryside – just over an hour by train to London, and with close links to the A14.

We will offer you:

• the opportunity to work with a supportive team of colleagues with a focus on putting our students at the centre of everything we do.

For more information

For an informal conversation about this vacancy, or to arrange a visit, please contact Sarah Trueman, HR and Training Manager [e-mail] or by calling 01284 716180 (option 3).

Please also see the job description (pdf).

As a school we are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding for the children in our care. As a member of the lunchtime supervision team, you will be trained in the basics of keeping children safe and how to report Child Protection/Safeguarding concerns.

Closing date: 9 am, 23 November 2026.