Lunchtime Supervisor
Springfield Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 6.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday 11:45am – 1:00pm)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 1 SCP 3
Hourly rate
- £12.85
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic lunchtime supervisor to assist with the care and welfare of pupils within the school over the lunch period. Duties will include assisting with the setting up of lunchtime play equipment, ensuring it is in good condition and safe to use on the playground whilst leading on lunchtime play activities, modelling to children appropriate play and how to use the equipment safely and respectfully.
Whilst working in the dining room, duties will include assisting with the cleaning up of spillages on tables and floors and clearing food trays and cutlery away in line with school procedures whilst encouraging children with healthy eating and helping as and when necessary, with pupils at mealtimes who may have difficulty or are unable to feed themselves
What the school offers its staff
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to a Blue Light discount card
- Free staff car park (EVAT main site)
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership – 17.5% employer contribution rate
Further information about the job
Job Role: Lunchtime Supervisor
Location: Springfield Academy
Contract Type: Permanent | Term Time Only (46 weeks per year)
Hours: 6.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday 11:45am – 1:00pm)
Salary: Band 1 SCP 3 - £12.45 per hour
Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025
Interviews: TBC
No CVs will be accepted, please ensure that the application form is completed in full, as non-completed forms will not be considered.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Application forms and further details for the above position are available by visiting our website www.educationvillage.org.uk. Application forms should be submitted to The People Team at the following email address: peopleteam@educationvillage.org.uk
If you require further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the People Team at peopleteam@educationvillage.org.uk or using 01325 248173.
The Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check and complete a Disqualification declaration (where applicable).
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Springfield Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springfield Academy website
- Email address
- peopleteam@educationvillage.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Springfield Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleteam@educationvillage.org.uk.
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