Lunchtime Supervisor

New Invention Learning Academy, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA

66 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7.5 hours (Monday-Friday 12:00pm-1:30pm)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Summer 2027 (reviewed in Summer term)
• Full-time equivalent salary: 24,796
• Actual salary: 4323.13

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of working with children (in a school, childcare, sports, youth work or voluntary setting).

Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Good behaviour management skills and the ability to encourage positive behaviour.

Ability to remain calm and deal with incidents confidently and fairly.

A caring, patient and approachable manner.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Reliable, punctual and well organised.

Good observation skills and awareness of health and safety.

Ability to follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and first aid procedures.

Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

What the school offers its staff

A welcoming and inclusive school community where every member of staff is valued.

A supportive leadership team and colleagues who work collaboratively.

Opportunities for training and professional development, including safeguarding, behaviour management and first aid.

A rewarding role where you can make a real impact on pupils' wellbeing and development.

A positive working environment that promotes teamwork, respect and inclusion.

Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (where applicable).

A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and staff wellbeing.

The opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, benefiting from collaboration and shared best practice across our schools.

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.

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground, and other designated areas during lunchtime.

• Ensure pupils behave safely and respectfully at all times.

• Encourage positive play and social interaction between pupils.

• Support pupils with their lunchtime routines where required.

• Promote healthy eating and good table manners.

• Deal with minor incidents, accidents, or behaviour concerns in line with school policies and report these to the appropriate member of staff.

• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment during lunchtime.

• Liaise with teaching staff and senior leaders as required.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lunchtime Supervisor Job Description.pdf - 412 KB (opens in new tab)

About New Invention Learning Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: New Invention Learning Academy website
• Email address: ltonks@thenila.uk
• Phone number: 01922 710376
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-invention-learning-academy

At New Invention Learning Academy I believe that we teach your child today for their tomorrow. Including skills that they can use now and for the rest of their lives but also keeping in touch with traditional values, such as respect for others. We have a determined focus on developing thinking skills and teaching your child to develop into independent, responsible learners.

I have a simple but highly effective approach, for pupils and staff: be here and when you are here do a good job, high attendance, punctuality and positive attitude is rewarded. This provides a powerful and happy team and also a happy and powerful school.
It is proven that schools do best when parents and school work as a partnership, promoting the same values and sharing your child’s progress and next steps to maximise progress.
We look forward to a happy and successful relationship!
Thank you in advance for your support

Mr. A. Pearson

Arranging a visit to New Invention Learning Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ltonks@thenila.uk.

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