Lunchtime Supervisor

De Lacy Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 December 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: £24,413.00 FTE (actual salary £3,456.00) per annum

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

A rewarding role at the heart of our school 

Make a real difference - join our friendly team at De Lacy Primary School! 

We’re looking for a warm, caring Lunchtime Supervisor to help make lunchtimes happy, safe and enjoyable for our children. If you enjoy working with children and want a role that fits perfectly around the school day, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll do 

• Supervise children in the dining hall and playground 
• Help create a positive, welcoming lunchtime atmosphere 
• Encourage good manners, healthy eating and positive play 
• Promote kindness, inclusion and respect 

This role is ideal for anyone who enjoys working with children and is looking for a role with flexible, family-friendly hours that fit perfectly around the school day. 

If you’re enthusiastic, reliable and enjoy being part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you. Come and help us make lunchtime one of the best parts of the school day! 

Hours & Contract 

• 6.25 hours per week 
• Fixed term contract until Friday 17 July 2026 
• Monday - Friday, term time only 
• Lunchtime hours between 12:00 and 13:30 (final times confirmed at interview) 
• To start as soon as possible

How to apply

To apply, visit Reception at De Lacy Primary School to collect an application form, or apply online via our website. 

About De Lacy Primary School 

De Lacy Primary School is a warm, caring and high‑achieving school where children are polite, happy and a joy to work with. Rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, our strong, supportive culture helps pupils achieve excellent results. 

Our staff value the positive team atmosphere too - 95% say they would recommend De Lacy as a great place to work. 

If you’re passionate about supporting children and want to join a kind, respectful and collaborative team, De Lacy Primary School is a fantastic place to be. 

For further information about our school, please visit our website. 

What we offer 

Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from: 

• West Yorkshire Pension Fund 
• Training and development opportunities 
• Wellbeing package (flu jab, eyecare, physiotherapy and more) 
• Family-friendly policies 
• Cycle to Work scheme 
• Discounts through Blue Light Card, gyms and major retailers 

You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in our ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website. 

About Pontefract Academies Trust 

De Lacy Primary School is part of Pontefract Academies Trust, recently recognised as one of the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction (Edurio 2025). We’re excited about our upcoming partnership with Ark Schools, creating even more opportunities for staff across both trusts.  Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger. 

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 De Lacy Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: De Lacy Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/de-lacy-primary-school

De Lacy Primary School is a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust. With around 350 pupils aged 3 – 11, we have a strong ethos of inclusion, taking pride in encouraging all of our children to be confident and independent learners, caring for themselves as well as others around them. We set ourselves very high standards of respect, resilience and achievement. As a team, we are constantly striving to provide our children with the best possible education and opportunities in every way.

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