Lunchtime Supervisor

St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NU

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 November 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: £26,427.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (Actual) Actual Salary for 5 hours a week £3,085.60

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR VACANCY

5 hours per week: 12:00-13:00 (Monday to Friday - term time only)

Term Time Only

Permanent Post

Actual Salary £3,085.60 per annum

Closing date: 20th November 2026
Interview Date: 27th November 2026

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to support and supervise pupils during their lunch break. As part of our friendly team, you will supervise children during lunchtime in the dining hall and on the playground. You’ll help children to enjoy their lunch, encourage good table manners, support positive play, and help to resolve any playground issues calmly and kindly. You will also support the children’s safety and wellbeing by administering basic first aid (training will be provided if needed).

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Supervise and support students during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with the smooth operation of the dining hall, encouraging good table manners and promoting healthy eating.
• Provide a caring and supportive presence for students, addressing any conflicts or concerns that arise.
• Work closely with other staff members to ensure a positive school environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A warm, friendly approach and a passion for working with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage situations calmly and efficiently.
• Previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Training and development opportunities available.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and advice.
• A generous pension scheme to support your future (LGPS).
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, the post is subject to social media check, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of any protected characteristic.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online social media check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior or at interview.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

At St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School, we take Safeguarding very seriously and we feel it is important that we work together with parents, carers, families and agencies to help to keep all the children at school safe and well.

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 Mark's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mark's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-catholic-primary-school-birmingham

St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School is a large school at the heart of its community.

We currently have 210 pupils on our roll. We are a one form entry school with up to 30 pupils in each year group.

We have a very large site that offers our pupils an exceptional environment in which to learn. We have a large playing field, two play ‘jungle’ areas, two large playgrounds and an outdoor classroom for learning.

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