Lunchtime Supervisor

Greysbrooke Primary School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0LT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 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: £25,218 - £25,614 FTE, actual salary £2,983 - £3,030 per annum

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Hours: 5 hours per week, 12-1pm, Monday to Friday.

Greysbrooke Primary School is looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly team and help ensure our pupils have a safe, happy and enjoyable lunchtime experience. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive contribution to school life. The successful candidate will help create a welcoming environment where pupils can enjoy their lunch, play safely and develop positive relationships with their peers.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground during lunchtime.

Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils to follow school rules.

Support children to develop independence and good table manners.

Help maintain a safe, clean and orderly dining environment.

Encourage positive play and support pupils in resolving minor disagreements.

Respond appropriately to children's needs and report any concerns to the relevant member of staff.

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

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Enjoys working with children and has a caring, patient and approachable manner.

Can communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues.

Is reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Can promote positive behaviour and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Is committed to ensuring every child feels safe, included and supported.

Previous experience working with children would be an advantage, but a positive attitude and a willingness to learn are just as important.

What We Can Offer

The opportunity to make a real difference to children's daily school experience.

A friendly and supportive team.

A busy and rewarding school environment where the wellbeing and enjoyment of pupils are at the heart of everything we do.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of employee benefits.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing days.

How 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 Daniel Rowlands, Deputy Headteacher, via email daniel.rowlands@greysbrooke.staffs.sch.uk or call 01543 480321. 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 Greysbrooke Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Greysbrooke Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greysbrooke-primary-school

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