Casual Lunchtime Supervisor

Kingsway Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 February 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.95 per hour

Casual Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Casual Lunchtime Supervisors 

Kingsway Primary School, Leicester

Kingsway Primary School is looking to build a pool of caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Casual Lunchtime Supervisors who we can call upon as and when needed. Our friendly team occasionally needs support in ensuring a safe, happy, and positive lunchtime experience for our pupils.

Hours: 1 hour 15 minutes per day, Monday to Friday (term time only) as required

Contract: Casual

Salary: Grade 4 point 6 £12.95 per hour (£24,997 pro rata)

The Role

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will:

• Build positive relationships with all children in line with the positive ethos and expectations of the school

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, both in the dining hall and on the playground

• Encourage good behaviour, positive play, and social interaction

• Ensure the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of all children at all times

• Assist younger pupils where necessary (e.g. with opening lunch containers)

• Deal with minor incidents and report concerns in line with school procedures

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and understands their needs

• Is calm, patient, and approachable

• Can promote positive behaviour and teamwork

• Is reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

• Has good communication skills with both children and adults

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Safeguarding

“‘’LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.’’

 Equal Opportunities

Kingsway Primary School is committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment and selection procedures.

We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification.

‘’At LiFE Multi Academy Trust we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. As a Trust we actively encourage applications from those in minority groups and with diverse backgrounds.’’

Please note that the contract will be with LIFE Multi Academy Trust, which will form the terms of the employment.

The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

We would welcome applications from parents of children who attend the school and LiFE MAT employees.

How to Apply

For an application form and further details, please contact the school office or visit the school’s website.

Closing date: 9am 20th March 2026

Interviews: to be confirmed thereafter.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kingsway Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-primary-school

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