14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday 12-1pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

FTE salary is £23,656 FTE (£2,679 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Berwick St Mary’s CE First School is seeking to appoint a friendly, caring and responsible Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team.

Lunchtime Supervisors are valuable members of our staff team who help with general supervision in the dining hall and support children in their play.

You will need to be enthusiastic, energetic, patient, well-organised and flexible. You must be able to communicate with children and adults well, show initiative and understand the importance of safety and safeguarding. You must also be able to respect confidentiality.

The role involves:

  • Helping children during lunch time in the dining area and outside in the playground, modelling good manners and supporting healthy eating.

  • Supervising and leading positive play activities for our children on the playground or in the classroom if the weather is inclement.

  • Encourage safe and positive play at all times

  • Being responsible for the safety, welfare and behaviour of our children.

  • Deal with minor first aid needs.


What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to join a successful school which has a strong inclusive ethos and an inherent drive for quality. St Mary’s is dedicated to delivering outstanding inclusive practice through a culture of co-production, experiential learning and growth, where parents and professionals work together to support the holistic development of the child. Our children are proud citizens within their local community, care for each other, are focused on learning and enjoy coming to school. We have an incredibly strong team and thrive on working together to improve access to education and outcomes for our children.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description Lunchtime Supervisor Advert Jan 2026.docx.pdf - 128 KB (opens in new tab)

About Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
108 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School website
Email address
admin@st-maryscofe.northumberland.sch.uk
Phone number
01289306170
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Berwick St Mary's CE First School is part of the Tweed Learning Federation, offering provision for 2-11 year olds.

Attached to the main school is The Tweed Special School which supports children with complex SEMH, ASD, ADHD and SLCN needs.

Arranging a visit to Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-maryscofe.northumberland.sch.uk.

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