Lunchtime Supervisor

The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614 - £27,709 FTE, actual salary £7,576 - £8,196 per annum

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

The Arthur Terry School is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable Lunchtime Supervisors to join our supportive and welcoming team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is committed to helping create a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime environment. The role is 12.50 hours per week, working over 5 days. The successful candidates will play an important role in supervising students, promoting positive behaviour and supporting their wellbeing during the school day.

Key responsibilities

Supervising students during lunchtime, including in designated dining, playground and social areas.

Ensuring students are safe and well cared for throughout the lunchtime period.

Promoting positive behaviour and supporting students to follow the school's expectations.

Building positive and respectful relationships with students.

Responding appropriately to student needs, concerns or incidents and reporting these to relevant staff where necessary.

Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth and effective running of lunchtime arrangements.

Contributing to a welcoming, inclusive and positive environment for all students.

What you'll need to succeed

Has a genuine interest in working with and supporting young people.

Has a calm, patient and approachable manner.

Can build positive and professional relationships with students.

Has the confidence to manage student behaviour fairly and consistently.

Has good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Is reliable, responsible and able to use initiative when responding to situations.

Is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.

What you'll get in return

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Access to high-quality CPD and training

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.

A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Jane Humphreys, Office Manager via email jhumphreys@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 323 2221. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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 The Arthur Terry School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1758 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Arthur Terry School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-arthur-terry-school-sutton-coldfield

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