Lunchtime Supervisor

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 FTE (actual salary £3,510.00) per annum

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

A rewarding role at the heart of our school 

Make a real difference - join our friendly team at Orchard Head School! 

We’re looking for a warm, caring Lunchtime Supervisor to help make lunchtimes happy, safe and enjoyable for our children.  

What you’ll do 

• Supervise children in the dining hall and playground 
• Help create a positive, welcoming lunchtime atmosphere 
• Encourage good manners, healthy eating and positive play 
• Promote kindness, inclusion and respect 

This role is ideal for anyone who enjoys working with children and is looking for a role with flexible, family-friendly hours that fit perfectly around the school day. 

If you’re enthusiastic, reliable and enjoy being part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you. Come and help us make lunchtime one of the best parts of the school day! 

Hours & Contract 

• 6.25 hours per week 
• Monday - Friday, term time only 
• Lunchtime hours 12:00 to 13:15 

How to apply 

To apply, visit Reception at Orchard Head Junior, Infant & Nursery School to collect an application form, or apply online via our website. 

About Orchard Head J, I & N School   

Orchard Head is a caring and friendly school where children are polite, enthusiastic and lovely to work with. We’re proud of our strong academic results, but just as proud of the warm, supportive atmosphere that helps every child grow in confidence and enjoy their time at school.   

Our staff often talk about how valued and supported they feel, and how positive and welcoming the school community is. Orchard Head is a place where teamwork really matters and where everyone plays a part in helping children have the best school experience.   

If you enjoy working with children and want to join a kind, supportive team, Orchard Head is a fantastic place to be.   

For further information about our school, please visit our website.  

What we offer 

Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from: 

• West Yorkshire Pension Fund 
• Training and development opportunities 
• Wellbeing package (flu jab, eyecare, physiotherapy and more) 
• Family-friendly policies 
• Cycle to Work scheme 
• Discounts through Blue Light Card, gyms and major retailers 

You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in our ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website. 

About Pontefract Academies Trust 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary, committed to providing the very best education for our children.    

We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.  

We are proud of the positive culture across our schools. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we were ranked in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction and received several awards recognising our supportive and values driven working environment. Our staff tell us they feel valued, listened to and part of a team that makes a real difference every day.  

We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow. 

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 Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 358 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orchard-head-junior-and-infant-and-nursery-school

At Orchard Head J, I & N School, we aspire to be a happy, vibrant and successful school. We believe in laying the foundations on which children can build their futures. Our staff work hard to instill an early love for learning; they aim to capture and nurture it, enabling our children to grow into confident, independent and successful individuals.

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