Lunchtime Supervisor

St Filumena's Catholic Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9EA

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 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: £25,614.00 Annually (FTE)

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children’s daily lives? At St Filumena’s Catholic Primary School, part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we place equal importance on children’s happiness, well-being and academic success.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our caring and dedicated team as a Lunchtime Supervisor, helping to create a happy, safe and welcoming environment where our children can enjoy their lunchtime and thrive as part of our school community.

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

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 would like to be part of our friendly and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs M Kelsey, HR Manager via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk

For further information about St Filumena’s Catholic Primary School, please visit the school website, https://www.st-filumenas.staffs.sch.uk/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Filumena’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777

School Email: office@st-filumenas.staffs.sch.uk

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 St Filumena's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Filumena's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-filumena-s-catholic-primary-school

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