Lunchtime Supervisor

Court Lane Infant Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2PP

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 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: £3,270.63 - £3,374.49 Annually (Actual)

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Located in the north of Portsmouth, Court Lane Infant School is proud of its caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to be inspired, excel and work together. The academy is a positive and active place to work, and we believe that success here is built on strong relationships with everyone involved in the academy.

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising pupils whilst eating, ensuring they are in a clean and safe environment. In addition, pupil behaviour whilst eating and playing should be in line with the standards expected of the school, so that pupils are ready to return to class on time. You will be expected to engage with pupils on the playground and lead activities or games in which they can actively engage and promote positive behaviour.

With experience of working with children, you will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with a wide range of people especially the pupils. You will be resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.

The University of Chichester Academy Trust

You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.

Two-Week October Half Term

We have introduced a two-week October half-term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact, giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women—especially for senior leadership roles.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

Application Process

For any questions about the application process, please get in touch with Karen Bishop, at k.bishop@courltanejunior.chimat.uk

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Court Lane Infant Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 346 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Court Lane Infant Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/court-lane-infant-academy

Court Lane Infant School is at the heart of a strong community, located in the north of Portsmouth; a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city with world-class visitor attractions

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