Lunchtime Supervisor
Hexthorpe Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0HH12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
2 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,601.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary for part-time role - £2,881, - £2,950 per annum
Lunchtime Supervisor job summary
Location: Hexthorpe Primary Academy, Doncaster
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 1 hour per day, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: £2,881, - £2,950 pro rata actual salary
Hexthorpe Primary Academy is looking to appoint five Lunchtime Supervisors to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a rewarding role, perfect for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact during their school day.
As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting a class during their lunch break—whether escorting them to the dinner hall, supervising them in the playground, or helping them engage in positive play. You’ll work alongside other supervisors to ensure children are safe, happy, and well cared for during lunchtime.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall and playground.
- Encourage positive behaviour and play, supporting children to interact respectfully and safely.
- Take an active interest in pupils as individuals, engaging with them through conversation and games.
- Teach and lead playground games to promote inclusion and enjoyment.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils at all times.
- Work collaboratively with other lunchtime staff to maintain a calm and structured environment.
Hexthorpe Primary Academy is part of the Astrea Academy Trust and serves a vibrant, diverse community in Doncaster. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. Our school is a place where kindness, fairness, and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
We believe lunchtime is an important part of the school day—an opportunity for children to relax, socialise, and recharge. That’s why we’re looking for Lunchtime Supervisors who are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make lunchtime a positive experience for every child.
Who We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for individuals who:
- Enjoy working with children and making a difference.
- Are kind, considerate, and fair.
- Can work well as part of a team.
- Are confident in promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
- Are reliable, punctual, and committed to safeguarding children.
Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 02/11/025. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Flexible Interview Dates:
Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hexthorpe Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 436 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hexthorpe Primary School website
Hexthorpe Primary school is a very large and expanding school situated in the village of Hexthorpe, close to Balby and Doncaster city centre.
Our aim is to provide a stimulating, safe and caring environment where we can develop children academically, socially, emotionally and creatively so that they have the necessary knowledge, skills and ability to thrive as they mature and grow. We strongly believe in providing the best education for each and every child, and we aim to develop this in partnership with parents, families and the wider community.
Hexthorpe Primary staff, governors and I look forward to meeting you as we continue on our journey to providing an excellent education for all.
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