Lunchtime Supervisor

Offenham Church of England First School, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SD

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £4,832.00 Annually (FTE) Per annum

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Post: Lunchtime Supervisor

Reporting to: Headteacher

Main purpose

A lunchtime supervisor will be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the school’s premises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of pupils is maintained.

Duties and responsibilities

Supervision

Supervise pupils in the lunch area, playground and classrooms (for wet play)

Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher

Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feedback any concerns to class teachers

Organisation

Set up the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area

Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner

Clean up food and water spillages

Health and safety

Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks

Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider

Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures

Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs

Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils

Feedback concerns pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff

Behaviour

Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff members, in line with the school’s behaviour policy

Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy

Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment

Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour

Play

Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment

Offer instructions, where needed, to help pupils to share play equipment and play together well.

Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities

Safeguarding

Make sure pupils remain safe on the school premises during the midday break

Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals

Report any concerns to the DSL/DDSL

Other areas of responsibility

Read and follow the relevant school policies

Read and comply with the staff code of conduct

Undertaking training required to develop in the role

Undertake annual staff training on Safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures

Ensure all duties and responsibilities are undertaken in line with the school’s health and safety policy

Contribute to the safety of children and young people and protect them from harm

Please note this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that a lunchtime supervisor will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

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.

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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 Offenham Church of England First School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 10
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 107 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 10
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Offenham Church of England First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/offenham-church-of-england-first-school

We are part of the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust and are committed to the safeguarding and flourishing of all children and staff in our care.

Our vision for the school is summed up by the words:

LOVE, TRANSFORMATION and GROWTH

Our vision sits at the heart of all that we do and all that we are.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed teacher to teach at our school. We want someone with excellent teaching skills and high expectations of pupil progress, attainment and behaviour; someone who shares our commitment to the vision that underpins all that we do.

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