Lunchtime Supervisor (maternity cover)

Windwhistle Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3TZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £3,909.08

Lunchtime Supervisor (maternity cover) job summary

Join Our Team as a Lunchtime Supervisor!

We are looking for a dedicated and friendly lunchtime supervisor to support children during the busy lunchtime period. This role involves supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour. You’ll help children develop social skills, encourage positive play and create a welcoming lunchtime environment.

This is the perfect position for anyone seeking school‑based work experience, a part‑time term‑time job, or a rewarding role that fits around family life.

Interview date: 27 March 2026

Contract: fixed term, maternity cover until 16 April 2027 or earlier if post holder returns

Hours: 6 hours and 40 minutes per week (Monday to Friday 11.50 - 13.10), term time only

ABOUT US

Windwhistle Primary School in Weston-super-Mare supports children’s achievement by building their self-confidence.

We offer a happy, safe environment that nurtures children from 3 – 11 years old and supports all in our school community. We have extensive grounds that the children can access for learning and play.

We are very well-resourced with excellent professional development opportunities and our staff benefit from support and development through the wider network of schools in ELAN.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Working at Windwhistle comes with a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional development, and future.

• Excellent Pension Contributions - We invest in your future with a pension contribution significantly above the national average.
  
• Family‑Friendly Support - We offer five paid carer’s days per year (pro rata) to help you balance work and family responsibilities.
  
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion - We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our school community thrives on diversity, and we aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.
  
• Training & Development Opportunities - You’ll have access to ongoing professional development, networking opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression. We support you in learning new skills and growing within the education sector.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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 Windwhistle Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Windwhistle Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windwhistle-primary-school

Why choose Windwhistle?
• We focus on building children’s confidence. We work hard to build self-esteem and create a supportive learning environment. We value emotional well-being alongside academic achievement.
• Strong pastoral support: We have extensive support in place for children's social and emotional needs.
• You will make an impact. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge difference in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community building: We work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported within a community that faces many challenges.

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