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Casual Lunchtime Supervisor

Little Sutton Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5NL

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

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Job details

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• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Casual hours - as and when required to the needs of the business. Covering sickness absence and other events. Shifts are worked between the hours of 12:00 to 13:25, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £13.03

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint several Lunchtime Supervisors who are happy, friendly and reliable. We want people who will enjoy interacting positively with children in our school. You will be part of the school Lunchtime Team and will:

• Be enthusiastic, hard-working and confident in working within an education setting
• Have excellent communication skills and a positive approach
• Be willing to undertake training appropriate to the job.

You will work with an experienced team and you will be especially responsible for supervising children during the lunchtime break. This involves you looking after children in the dining hall, playground and/or classroom. Previous experience is not necessary but evidence of a positive approach to children is essential.

Interested candidates are most welcome and actively encouraged to visit prior to making an application.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a welcoming and supportive working environment where all staff are valued as part of the team.

Our dedicated Wellbeing Team ensures staff support is a priority, promoting a positive and respectful workplace.

Lunchtime supervisors benefit from clear lunchtime systems, well-behaved pupils, and strong teamwork, making this a rewarding and manageable role within a caring school community.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Little Sutton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 422 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Sutton Primary School website
• Email address: s.thompson@littlesu.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 464 4494
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-sutton-primary-school

Little Sutton Primary School is a two–form entry school in Sutton Coldfield. We have 420 pupils. The school is oversubscribed with waiting lists for all year groups.

At Little Sutton we strive to provide the highest standard of education along with providing the very best of care to all of our pupils.

The most recent Ofsted inspection took place in July 2024; the school retained the outstanding judgement.

We have a very supportive SLT and Governing Body; as a result the staff turnover is extremely low.

Further information about our school can be found at www.littlesu.org

Arranging a visit to Little Sutton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.thompson@littlesu.bham.sch.uk.

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