Lunchtime Supervisor
Priorswood Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AD12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £2,932 - £2,982
Lunchtime Supervisor job summary
Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor
Actual Annual Salary: £2,932 - £2,982 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,949 - £26,392 (CLF Grade Aii). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: Part-time, Monday to Friday, 1 hour per day, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Provisional Start Date: December 2026 (pending completion of preemployment checks)
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to join our primary school community as a Lunchtime Supervisor with a strong focus on outdoor play.
Unlike traditional lunchtime roles that centre on supporting meals in the lunch hall, this position is dedicated almost entirely to engaging with children in the playground, helping to create a safe, happy and active play environment. You will be part of a friendly and supportive lunchtime team, but this role has a distinct emphasis on leading play, encouraging positive social interactions, and helping children develop important skills such as teamwork, communication and problem‑solving.
As a key adult on the playground, you will build positive relationships with children, introduce fun games and activities, and help ensure that lunchtimes are a joyful, well‑structured part of the school day. To help us see your approach in action, shortlisted candidates will be asked at interview to share a simple game suitable for a small group of primary‑aged children something active, inclusive and easy to join in with. This is a fantastic chance to showcase creativity, energy and an understanding of how to support purposeful play. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being outdoors, has a natural rapport with children, and wants to make a meaningful impact in just one hour a day.
You will play an important part in shaping a positive school culture and contributing to children’s wellbeing, confidence and enjoyment of school life.
About you:
You will have:
- Have knowledge of basic hygiene procedures.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality over matters relating to the academy, with students, staff and/or parents.
- Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrates empathy and active listening.
- Be able to relate well to children, young people and adults.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Priorswood Academy:
Priorswood Primary School is a vibrant single form entry school in the heart of Taunton. We are a fully inclusive school serving a richly diverse local community and welcoming families from across the world into our school. We are a happy place to work and learn. We value everyone and keep children at the centre of everything we do. Our children embrace the high expectations for their learning and behaviour and we proudly develop confident and articulate Priorswood Citizens. We are passionate about nurturing a lifelong love of learning in every child, empowering them to dream big and achieve their highest aspirations. Our children and staff uphold and demonstrate our values of Courage, Respect and Integrity through everything we do. We make every moment matter.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 1 November 2026 @11.59pm
Short-listing: 2 November 2026
Interviews: 12 November 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Priorswood Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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