Lunchtime Supervisor
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2AT18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or sooner if possible
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11.95 - £12.98 Hourly
Lunchtime Supervisor job summary
Are you someone who loves seeing children thrive? At St Thomas CofE Primary School, lunchtime is more than a break — it’s a vital part of our pupils’ day, and we’re looking for a warm, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to help make it the best it can be.
Rooted in our Christian values of respect, compassion and community, St Thomas is a happy and nurturing school where every child is known and valued. You’ll be joining a friendly, committed team that takes real pride in the school’s inclusive and supportive culture.
About the role -In this role you will:
Supervise pupils in the dining hall and on the playground, ensuring a safe and positive environment
Support children in developing their social skills, independence and confidence at mealtimes
Promote and model positive behaviour, high expectations and a calm lunchtime atmosphere
Guide pupils in following school routines and procedures, offering encouragement and clear boundaries
Work closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth, well-organised running of lunchtime provision
Respond promptly and calmly to any incidents, reporting concerns to the appropriate member of staff
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Be warm, approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils quickly
Act as a positive role model, demonstrating reliability, patience and genuine care for children’s wellbeing
Be proactive and attentive — noticing when children need support and responding with kindness and confidence
Work well as part of a team, contributing positively to the lunchtime environment
Understand and uphold the importance of safeguarding and child protection in a school setting
Speak fluent English in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016
Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential — a positive attitude and willingness to learn are what matter most.
What We Offer
A welcoming, supportive team and a genuinely happy school community
A strong ethos of professional development and staff wellbeing
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
A comprehensive wellbeing package
The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives every single day
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Thomas Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Thomas Church of England Primary School website
School location
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