Lunchtime Supervisor

Harborne Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9LU

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.28 Hourly Grade A FTE

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

About this Role

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly team. You will be responsible for supervising children during lunch in the dining hall and out on the playground, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all pupils.

Harborne Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school operating across two sites - Station Road and Court Oak Road - and serving 808 wonderful pupils.

We are also delighted to share that Harborne Primary School has joined the Elliot Foundation Academy Trust. Becoming part of this respected and collaborative trust will further enhance our capacity for rapid school improvement and academic excellence. We look forward to the benefits of high‑quality professional networks, robust leadership development and enhanced support that will help us continue to secure the very best outcomes for our pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children in a school or educational setting
• Is patient, reliable and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Demonstrates good communication skills and a flexible, team‑focused approach
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Can Offer You

At Harborne Primary School, you will join a warm, friendly and dedicated staff team united by a shared commitment to giving every child an exceptional educational experience. We offer:

• A positive, child‑centred ethos where pupils are respected, celebrated and encouraged to excel
• High‑quality CPD and leadership pathways that support both current ambitions and future career development
• Collaborative planning structures and strong professional dialogue across year groups and phases
• A values‑driven community where wellbeing, teamwork and professional trust are central to our culture
• Opportunities to contribute to whole‑school development during an exciting period of growth and transition

Safeguarding Statement

Harborne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.

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 Harborne Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 840 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Harborne Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harborne-primary-school-birmingham

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