Lunchtime Supervisor

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

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of working with or caring for primary-aged children.

Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Understanding of the importance of maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with pupils.

Ability to build positive, respectful and appropriate relationships with children.

Ability to promote positive behaviour and manage minor incidents calmly and fairly.

Ability to supervise groups of children effectively and maintain a safe environment.

Good communication skills with both children and adults.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from senior staff.

Ability to recognise concerns and know when they should be reported or escalated.

Ability to treat all pupils fairly, consistently and with respect.

Awareness of the differing needs of pupils, including those with SEND.

Reliable, punctual and able to work consistently during the lunchtime period.

Willingness to undertake safeguarding, first aid and other relevant training.

Ability to follow school policies, procedures and the Staff Code of Conduct.

Able to carry out the practical requirements of the role, including supervising children indoors and outdoors.

What the school offers its staff

A friendly, welcoming and supportive school community.

The opportunity to work as part of a committed and caring staff team.

A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.

Full induction and ongoing support in your role.

Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.

Safeguarding, first aid and other role-specific training.

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Occupational sick pay, subject to the relevant terms and conditions.

Employee wellbeing support and initiatives.

Opportunities to become involved in the wider life of the school and Trust.

A rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to children’s school experience.

Term-time working, supporting a good work-life balance.

A workplace committed to equality, inclusion and the safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

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

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 - 411 KB (opens in new tab)

About New Invention Learning Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 362 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: New Invention Learning Academy website
• Email address: e.harrington@ryders-hayes.co.uk
• 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 e.harrington@ryders-hayes.co.uk.

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