Lunchtime Supervisor

John Henry Newman Academy, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4LS

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediate

• Closing date

  9 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 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: £24,413.00 Annually (FTE) 10 hours per week (Term Time Only) - pro rata £5,532.26 per annum

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

John Henry Newman Academy, in the heart of Littlemore, is a vibrant, happy and exciting place to be for children and their families. We are a two-form entry school for children aged between 3 and 11. The Academy serves the inner city of Oxford and the communities of Littlemore, Rosehill and Blackbird Leys.

Are you kind, caring, and great with children? JHN is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our pupils during the busy lunchtime period, helping to ensure they are safe, happy, and well cared for.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervising children in the dining hall, playground, and during wet playtimes
• Encouraging healthy eating and good table manners
• Supporting positive behaviour and social interaction
• Promoting the school’s values and creating a safe, inclusive environment
• Administering basic first aid when necessary (training can be provided)

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and is committed to their well-being
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Can be calm, patient, and proactive
• Is reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Holds or is willing to complete first aid and safeguarding training

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Training and development opportunities
• A chance to make a real difference in the school day

Visits are warmly welcomed. For further information, or a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01865 772495.

Interviews: Ongoing- Interviews will commence once applications have been accepted and processed.

This post is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. John Henry Newman Academy, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

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 John Henry Newman Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 392 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: John Henry Newman Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-henry-newman-academy

John Henry Newman Academy is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted March 2024) in the heart of Littlemore. We are an IQM Centre of Excellence (April 2019).

Our Academy ethos is promoted through our school values of Love, Courage, Community and Celebration. John Henry Newman is committed to supporting the development of our children and staff; physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Our vision is to have the courage to ‘Let your light shine’ in school and in our community by celebrating successes and differences.

We offer an exciting and dynamic place to work with extensive grounds, just 3 miles from Oxford City Centre. We are part of the Oxford Diocesan School Trust with outstanding opportunities for professional development and leadership opportunities for the right candidate.

We are a school that thrives on teamwork, recognises the importance of high-quality support for the teachers and offers a creative and responsive package of CPD for all staff.

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