Oakdene - Lunchtime Supervisor

The Enquire Learning Trust; Billingham; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tyne and Wear Pension Fund

Opportunities for development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lifestyle savings

Job summary

The Enquire Learning Trust's Oakdene Primary Academy in Billingham is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to support daily lunchtime play and ensure safe, social and stimulating activities for all children. You will join a team that creates a pleasant eating experience and encourages outdoor play during lunch breaks.

The role is term-time, 5 hours per week, with start date November 2026. The ideal candidate is caring, has experience with children, and is willing to undertake First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring, nurturing and approachable.
• Ideally has experience of working with children.
• Can facilitate play opportunities.
• Can offer care, support, and advice for children during lunchtime.
• Has, or is willing to complete, First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Support lunch times and ensure meaningful lunchtime play every day.
• Work as part of the Lunchtime Supervisory Team to create a safe outdoor environment.
• Provide social, active and creative play experiences for all children.

Skills

Childcare experience

First Aid

Job description

Closing date for applications: 9 October 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 13 October 2026

Reference Number: ELTSEP2628

Reference Number: ELTSEP2628

Working Hours: 5 hours per week

Working Weeks: Term-time only (38 weeks per year)

Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 3

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: November 2026

Location: Oakdene Primary Academy, Halidon Way, Billingham, TS23 3NS

About us

The successful candidate will become part of a vibrant, supportive, and ambitious school community.

Oakdene Primary Academy is an exceptional place to work and as part of the Enquire Learning Trust, we offer excellent professional development opportunities and effective working partnerships between our schools.

Oakdene offers visionary and dynamic leadership that empowers staff; access to high-quality CPD and professional growth opportunities; a stimulating, well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment; a strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming atmosphere; experienced and skilled colleagues who work collaboratively; and delightful, enthusiastic children and supportive parents and governors.

About the role

Oakdene Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to support lunch times. You will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the Lunchtime Supervisory Team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. This team are also responsible for ensuring all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunchtime, whilst maximising the time they can spend outside playing.

What we are looking for

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and energetic individual who

• Is kind, caring, nurturing and approachable.
• Ideally has experience of working with children.
• Can facilitate play opportunities
• Can offer care, support, and advice for children during lunchtime.
• Has, or is willing to complete, First Aid training.

What we can offer

• Membership of Tyne and Wear Pension Fund (in partnership with Teesside Pension Fund)
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle savings

Working arrangements

Monday to Friday - 12.00 - 1.00pm

For more information, please contact

Mrs Lee Martin, Academy Business Manager - 01642 560768 or [e-mail]

Closing date and time:

Friday 9 October 2026 at 12 noon

Interview Date:

Tuesday 13 October 2026

DBS/Safeguarding Statement

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS