Lunchtime Supervisor

Knowleswood Primary School, Bradford, BD4 9AE

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 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: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Band 4, SCP 3 to SCP 4 (actual salary £5,380 - £5476 per annum), 9.58 hours per week, TTO

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Lunchtime Supervisors at Knowleswood Primary School.

The successful candidate will ensure the supervision and safety of children throughout the school lunch period, both in the dining hall and outside in the playground. The role will involve creating a positive lunchtime experience by encouraging good table manners, supporting social skills, promoting inclusive play and managing behaviour consistently.

About our School

We are looking for a staff that change lives. If you believe that every child deserves to feel seen, valued and capable of greatness, you'll fit right in! Join a team that champions creativity, celebrates diversity, and puts relationships at the heart of learning.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at www.knowleswoodacademy.co.uk.

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, encouraging positive behaviour, manners and a calm atmosphere
• Monitor and support pupils on the playground and in other indoor or outdoor areas during lunchtime
• Encourage positive play, helping children to join in games, resolve minor conflicts and build friendships
• Support the smooth running of lunchtimes by setting up or clearing away equipment as needed
• Model and reinforce the school's behaviour expectations and safeguarding policies at all times
• Have experience working with children in a similar role
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing in a school setting

What our School offers:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Rachael Hughes on 07955 280638 to make the necessary arrangements.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.

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

We are committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and online content checks - as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

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 Knowleswood Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 363 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Knowleswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knowleswood-primary-school-bradford

Knowleswood Primary School is located on the edge of the Holme Wood estate in Bradford. We are proud to be an inclusive school providing a high quality, creative and challenging education within a secure, caring and happy environment in which all members of the school community can grow in self-esteem and develop their potential.

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