Lunchtime Supervisior

John Henry Newman Academy, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4LS

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  18 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,656.00 Annually (FTE) 10 hours per week, pro rated (Monday to Friday)

Lunchtime Supervisior job summary

Job Opportunity: Lunchtime Supervisor

Fixed Term post until August 2026

John Henry Newman Academy, in the heart of Littlemore, is a vibrant, happy and exciting place to be for children and their families. We are a two-form entry school for children aged between 3 and 11. The Academy serves the inner city of Oxford and the communities of Littlemore, Rosehill and Blackbird Leys.

Are you kind, caring, and great with children? JHN is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our pupils during the busy lunchtime period, helping to ensure they are safe, happy, and well cared for.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervising children in the dining hall, playground, and during wet playtimes
• Encouraging healthy eating and good table manners
• Supporting positive behaviour and social interaction
• Promoting the school’s values and creating a safe, inclusive environment
• Administering basic first aid when necessary (training can be provided)

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and is committed to their well-being
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Can be calm, patient, and proactive
• Is reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Holds or is willing to complete first aid and safeguarding training

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Training and development opportunities
• A chance to make a real difference in the school day

This is a part-time role (10 hours per week) .

John Henry Newman Academy and the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All safer recruitment checks are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed. Online checks are also made of candidates prior to appointment.

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 John Henry Newman Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Henry Newman Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-henry-newman-academy

John Henry Newman Academy is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted March 2024) in the heart of Littlemore. We are an IQM Centre of Excellence (April 2019).

Our Academy ethos is promoted through our school values of Love, Courage, Community and Celebration. John Henry Newman is committed to supporting the development of our children and staff; physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Our vision is to have the courage to ‘Let your light shine’ in school and in our community by celebrating successes and differences.

We offer an exciting and dynamic place to work with extensive grounds, just 3 miles from Oxford City Centre. We are part of the Oxford Diocesan School Trust with outstanding opportunities for professional development and leadership opportunities for the right candidate.

We are a school that thrives on teamwork, recognises the importance of high-quality support for the teachers and offers a creative and responsive package of CPD for all staff.

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