Lunchtime Supervisor

St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1EL

52 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 July 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: £3,551.49 - £3,691.16 Annually (Actual)

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

This is a permanent position based at St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy

for 6.25 hours per week, term time only

St John’s is part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust . We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and committed Lunchtime Supervisor to join our enthusiastic team.

Key Responsibilities

Be committed to delivering high standards of care and interaction with children aged between

5 - 11

Be flexible

Have good communication skills

Be willing to undertake training

Maintain professionalism at all times

Be responsible providing a safe and inclusive environment for all children

Build positive relationships with children, parents and staff

Perform tasks including;

- Supervising a range of playtime tasks and activities

- Monitor play activities, both indoors and outdoors (indoor wet breaks)

- Communicate any messages to teachers

- Delivering first aid where necessary in accordance with the school’s First Aid Policy

Essential Requirements

• Enjoy working with young children
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be committed to supporting the Catholic life and mission of the school.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant experience in working with young children

Working Hours

• The successful applicant will be required to work Monday to Friday, 11:30 - 12:45 during term time, in accordance with the school's agreed working hours.

We can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive school community where everyone is valued.
• A positive and supportive environment that encourages innovation, creativity and new ideas.
• The opportunity to work alongside an enthusiastic and dedicated team within our school and across the wider Trust.
• Happy, well-behaved and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• Highly supportive staff, parents, governors and Trust colleagues.

St John’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence on their suitability to work with children. This search will only include information that is publicly available online, including social media where relevant, and will be conducted solely to identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available and may be explored with the candidate at interview.

Candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit the schools by prior arrangement. For further information about this post, or to arrange a school visit, please contact Mrs S Walklet, Academy Manager, St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy, Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EL

Closing date for all applications: Thursday 3rd September 12 noon

Shortlisting and interviews Monday 7th September 2026

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 John the Evangelist Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-the-evangelist-catholic-primary-stoke-on-trent

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