Lunchtime Supervisor

Knightsfield School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7LW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 November 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: £2,986.00 Annually (Actual)

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

You would be working as part of a wider team of lunchtime supervisors, and duties will include:

• Supervision and care of pupils in designated areas during lunchtime;
• Distribution and collection of play equipment;
• Working as part of a team with other break and lunchtime supervisors;
• Supporting the school’s positive approach to discipline (using the Step-on method, training to be provided);
• Ensuring supportive relationships are being formed with and between pupils, resolving any problems between them;
• Alerting Senior Leadership via walkie-talkie if assistance is required;
• Alerting the school office in the event of a pupil injury;
• Promoting Healthy Eating amongst pupils eating a packed lunch;
• Ensuring the Child Protection and Health & Safety Policies are adhered to at all times;
• Liaising with Form Tutors and/or Senior Leadership as necessary, to ensure they are aware of issues relating to individual pupils;

Knightsfield School supports and promotes the safeguarding of children and is an equal opportunities employer. Reference will be sought after interview, but before appointment. The vacancy is subject to an enhanced DBS and health check. Candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

The school reserves the right to interview before the advertised date on receipt of a suitable application.

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 Knightsfield School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 18
• Size: 65 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Knightsfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knightsfield-school

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