Lunchtime Superviser
Netherthorpe Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7JA34 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 6.25 hrs a week, Monday to Friday 39 weeks a year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 1 £24,796.00
Actual salary
- £3602.69
What skills and experience we're looking for
A Lunchtime Supervisor is required to join our experienced team who are responsible for supervising children and leading play activities during the lunchtime break.
You must be able to work well as part of a hard-working team and also be able to work on your own initiative, to ensure that the children are safe, to maintain good standards of behaviour and to supervise suitable lunchtime activities. The ability to relate to children from diverse ethnic/social backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal and written communication skills in order to liaise with children and other staff members. You will be responsible for supervising children of all primary school ages in the dining hall, playground and/or classroom. Previous experience is not necessary but play experience is desirable. First Aid training is desirable, training will be given if not. You will also need to be reliable and dedicated, have an interest in working with children and be an excellent role model.
Duties will include: -
- Supervising children and promote good behaviour at lunchtime either in the dining room playground or classroom.
- Assisting with clearing tables and ensuring dining areas are left clean and tidy.
- Following school policies to deal with injuries or illness ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils.
- To arrange and supervise appropriate play and physical activities under the direction of the line manager.
- First Aid – including recording the incidents on the medical tracker app.
- Other associated duties as required
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work closely with staff to provide positive learning experiences for our pupils.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
- A friendly and committed staff team
- A supportive leadership team and governing body
- Opportunities for professional development
- A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We will do an online search of shortlisted candidates
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Netherthorpe Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 247 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Netherthorpe Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142726834
Netherthorpe Primary is a vibrant and inclusive one-form-entry school close to the heart of the city. We are looking for someone who cares for children and sees their education as something that includes, but is not limited to, academic
achievement. We are seeking a committed colleague who will work with our children, parents and carers to ensure our pupils are given the best opportunities to reach their potential. To be happy, confident, kind and respectful of one
another’s individuality.
Our strength at Netherthorpe is the diversity of the community we serve. Our children love coming to school and share a passion for learning. The majority speak an additional language – at any one time there are approximately 20 different
languages spoken across school. This creates rich and exciting learning opportunities for the whole school community.
Arranging a visit to Netherthorpe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk.
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