Lunchtime Supervisor
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 17.07.2026
Actual salary
- £1,367.23
Pay scale
- Grade 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor who is friendly, reliable, and committed to helping children feel safe and happy during their lunch breaks. This role is vital to supporting pupils' social development and maintaining a positive, respectful atmosphere throughout the lunchtime period.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise children during lunch in the dining hall and playground
- Encourage good manners, healthy eating, and positive behaviour
- Ensure children are safe, engaged, and included in play activities
- Assist with basic first aid and resolving minor issues or disagreements
Help maintain cleanliness and tidiness in lunch areas
Could this be you?
- Enjoys working with children and being part of a team
- Has a calm, caring, and approachable manner
- Is reliable, punctual, and able to use initiative
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and child well-being
- Previous experience in a school or childcare setting is helpful, but not essential
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
- A warm and welcoming school environment
- Supportive colleagues and leadership team
- Opportunities for professional development
- A strong sense of community and shared values
If you’d like to be part of our friend and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you. Closing date for applications 9am, Monday 23rd June 2025
Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs Maggie Kelsey, MAC HR Officer via email mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk. All completed applications should be returned to Mrs Kelsey.
For further information about St Austin’s, please visit the school website www.st-austins.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery website
- Email address
- mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk
St Austin's is a hidden oasis in the centre of Stafford town, with beautiful grounds and great facilities.
For further information about St Austin's please visit www.st-austins.org.uk
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a proud member of The Painsley Catholic Academy, a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777
Arranging a visit to St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk.
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