Lunchtime Supervisor

Eton Park Junior Academy, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2SG

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 January 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: £24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Pro-rata for the hours advertised (£2,777.52-£2,865.36)

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

The Candidate

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our supportive team at Eton Park Junior, where you will make a positive contribution to the running of the Academy.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work off your own initiative and work well within a team. You will also have a commitment to the safeguarding and care of young people.

You will be required to ensure pupils’ safety and well-being at all times during the lunchtime period and to adhere to school procedures and policies. This role will involve assisting with meal times and supervising children during play times, facilitating a safe, healthy and happy lunchtime for our pupils.

Previous experience is not required as comprehensive training will be provided.

5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Why Work for Affinity?

At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.

As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.

Our People Strategy

Our People Strategy is built around three core pillars:

Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.

Progresses - Staff Development and CPD

Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Thrives - Wellbeing

We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.

What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?

• Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model

• Removal of performance-related pay

• A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace

• Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks

• A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload

• Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network

In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services

• Access to Benenden Health’s self-pay private healthcare service

• Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active

• Cycle to Work scheme

• BHSF health cash plan

• Eye care vouchers

• Flu vaccination vouchers

Additional Information:

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the 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.

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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 Eton Park Junior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eton Park Junior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eton-park-junior-a-de-ferrers-trust-academy

Eton Park is a purpose-built academy for students between the ages of 7 and 11 that opened in October 1991. We have a very generous site, which includes playing fields, a hard surface playground, a trim trail, an ICT theatre, gardens and a nature conservation area.

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