Lunchtime Supervisor

Brookvale Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7YB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 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: £25,614 - £27,709 FTE, actual salary £3,726 - £4,032 per annum

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Brookvale Primary School is looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team to work 6.25 hours per week. As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring that our children have a safe, happy and enjoyable lunchtime. You will help to create a positive environment where children can eat, play and socialise, while supporting their wellbeing and encouraging positive behaviour.

About the role

You will:

Supervise children during lunchtime, both in the dining area and on the playground.

Help to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.

Encourage positive behaviour and support children to resolve minor disagreements appropriately.

Build positive and respectful relationships with children.

Support children to develop positive social skills and enjoy their lunchtime.

Follow the school's safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour procedures.

Work as part of a supportive team and communicate effectively with colleagues.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and is committed to their wellbeing.

Is patient, caring and approachable.

Can communicate clearly and build positive relationships with children.

Is confident supporting children to manage their behaviour and resolve minor conflicts.

Can work calmly and effectively as part of a team.

Understands the importance of safeguarding and keeping children safe.

Is reliable, responsible and able to use their own initiative.

Previous experience of working with children would be desirable, but full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

We offer

A supportive and welcoming school environment.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

A collaborative team committed to providing the best experience for our children.

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

To apply

To apply, please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Emily Johnston, Deputy Headteacher, via email e.johnston@brkvale.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 356 9973. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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 Brookvale Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brookvale Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookvale-primary-school-b23-7yb

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