Lunchtime Supervisor
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 10am
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £4,585.00 - £4,657.00 pro rata (£25,583.00 - £25,989.00 FTE) per annum
Lunchtime Supervisor job summary
A rewarding role at the heart of our school
Make a real difference - join our friendly team at Halfpenny Lane!
We’re looking for a warm, caring Lunchtime Supervisor to help make lunchtimes happy, safe and enjoyable for our children.
What you’ll do
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
How to apply
To apply, complete an application form via our website.
About Halfpenny Lane Primary School
Halfpenny Lane Primary School is an ‘Outstanding’ school in the top 5% nationally for achievement. We offer a supportive, ambitious culture where staff are valued and developed. We provide excellent professional growth opportunities, with 88% of staff recommending us as a great place to work.
Be part of a team that makes a real difference every day.
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 a great range of benefits including:
Click here to find out more about the benefits of working for Ark
Further information
If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us on the below details
Diversity and inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
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 Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Halfpenny Lane Primary School is a two-form-entry school, which embodies the school mantra of 'Strive to be the very best version of yourself'. With a 93% combined outcome in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, we are ranked in the top 5% of primary schools nationally.
Halfpenny Lane was selected as a lead school for music by the West Yorkshire Music Hub - a recognition of the school's commitment to music.
Ofsted
In May 2025, Halfpenny Lane was praised by Ofsted as Outstanding in all areas. An exceptional outcome that is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire school community.
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
Halfpenny Lane Primary School received fantastic results in the 2025 Eduiro staff survey, with 88% of staff saying they would recommend the school as a good place to work. This surpasses the national benchmark of 73%.
98% of staff also shared that they would recommend Halfpenny Lane to parents as a good place for their children to study.
Further Information
Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.
If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role…
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