Lunchtime Supervisor

The Ferrars Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0LL

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 August 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: £3,481.45 Annually (Actual)

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

About this Role

The Pioneer Learning Trust is a small but growing Trust of collaborative schools in Luton and Bedford. The Trust currently consists of The Ferrars Academy, Chantry Primary Academy, Southfield Primary Academy, Whitefield Primary Academy, Ferrars Junior School, Warden Hill Infant School, and Lakeview School.

The Ferrars Academy is a very popular, successful and well resourced academy; rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves in delivering excellence in education, for infant and nursery aged children. We are located on the outskirts of Luton close to the M1, A5 link roads and the L&D hospital. We have a very diverse school population with a range of different languages, religions and cultures. Our children are well behaved and learn in a vibrant and friendly environment.  

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor who will ensure a safe and secure environment for our pupils. We are looking for someone who:

Is positive, caring and enthusiastic

Can create excellent relationships with children and staff

Can work as part of a larger team

Can support positive behaviour

Enjoys being with children

Will be pro-active in engaging children in lunchtime activities/play.

This is a permanent role. 6.25 hours per week, term time only, £3481.45.  Specific working hours can vary depending on whether you are required to work in the main school or the nursery.  

Main School Working Hours 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Nursery Working Hours 11:30am - 12:45pm

If you think you meet the requirements, we would love you to apply to join our friendly and supportive team. Training and development is offered to all employees.

Quotes from our current staff members

“The academy allows me time off to watch my own children’s performances”

“As a new member of staff, I felt welcomed and supported”

“Ferrars offers a friendly, family working environment”

 

Additional information:

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Internet searches will also be carried out prior to interview.

Those who were born or have lived outside the UK may need to acquire additional overseas checks, which will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Experience of working in a school is desirable.

CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools.

Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

Successful applicants may be called to interview before the closing date and as such the advert may be withdrawn earlier than stated so early applications are encouraged.

Interview date: TBC

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office to book an 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 The Ferrars Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 310 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Ferrars Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ferrars-academy

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