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Lunch time supervisor

Wheelers Lane Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday - Friday term time only 11.25 - 13.35 per day
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796 to £25,184 pro rata (subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review)
• Actual salary: £7,438 to £7,555

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic lunchtime supervisor to join the team at Wheelers Lane Primary School. We are a three–form intake, and our school is generally full with the maximum of 30 pupils in each class, from Reception to Year 6.

Our approach empowers children to make their own choices and helps them to be self-motivated individuals.

The lunchtime supervisor will work within a team, assisting the effective supervision, safety and welfare of pupils during the midday period.

What the school offers its staff

Wheelers Lane Primary School is a caring school where we want everyone to feel safe, secure and happy, where there is a sense of belonging and community.

We are a school that:

• Aims high
• Rises to the challenge
• Celebrates success

Everyone in school aims to:

• Create a bright, happy and stimulating environment where everyone is encouraged to develop a love of learning, independence and creativity.
• Provide learning experiences that meet the needs of individuals and have high expectations for all.
• Foster positive attitudes and caring relationships, based on mutual respect.
• Celebrate the differences which make us all so diverse and which enrich our school.
• Equip our children with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to achieve success, become lifelong learners and active citizens.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers and the 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

Wheelers Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wheelers Lane Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 656 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wheelers Lane Primary School website
• Email address: c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wheelers-lane-primary-school

Wheelers Lane is a welcoming and diverse primary school located in the heart of Kings Heath, Birmingham. With over 650 pupils on roll, we proudly serve a richly varied community and celebrate our inclusive ethos, which underpins everything we do. Our curriculum is designed not only to be broad and ambitious, but also to support the whole child, nurturing each pupil’s personal growth, wellbeing and potential, as well as their academic achievement.

We were judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in December 2023, with inspectors highlighting our calm and purposeful learning environment, high expectations, and positive relationships. Our vision - a community of inspiration, aspiration and enrichment - drives us to ensure every child feels safe, valued and motivated to succeed.

We benefit from a dedicated, skilled and experienced teaching team, many of whom have been part of our school for many years. Staff work collaboratively and are deeply committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. This includes a growing focus on developing our Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that our youngest learners receive the very best start.

We are committed to areas of further development. Strengthening the channels of communication between leaders and staff, supporting morale, and continuing to build trusting, open relationships across the school community are key priorities for us. We also recognise the value of deepening engagement with parents and carers so that families feel fully involved and supported in their child’s learning journey.

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