Lunch Time Supervisor - Maternity cover

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  11 November 2026

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)

Lunch Time Supervisor - Maternity cover job summary

Are you caring, approachable and passionate about helping children have a happy and positive experience at school?

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team and help create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable lunchtime environment for our pupils.

This is an important role within our Academy. You will help ensure that children feel supported, included and safe, while encouraging positive behaviour, good manners and opportunities to play, socialise and develop friendships.

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise pupils throughout the lunchtime period, helping to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Support children in the dining hall, including helping them develop basic skills such as using cutlery and opening food packaging.
• Encourage pupils to take part in social games and activities, helping them to develop confidence and positive social skills.
• Provide pastoral support and encourage kindness, good behaviour, self-discipline, good manners and mutual respect.
• Positively challenge inappropriate behaviour and ensure any concerns are reported in line with Academy procedures.
• Remain vigilant to the wellbeing of pupils and report any safeguarding concerns promptly through the appropriate Academy procedures.
• Play an important part in supporting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils.

About You

You do not necessarily need previous experience. A positive attitude and the ability to build warm, professional relationships with children are just as important.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference to their school day.
• Is caring, patient and approachable.
• Can encourage positive behaviour and model high standards.
• Is confident working as part of a team.
• Is reliable, responsible and able to use their initiative.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Shares our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every pupil feels safe, valued and supported.

What We Offer

return, you will join a welcoming and supportive Academy community and have access to opportunities for learning and development, including a Level 2 Health & Hygiene course.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children every day, we would love to hear from you.

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

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 Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleford-three-lane-ends-academy

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