Lunchtime Supervisor

Thomas Barnes Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3AD

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 11.45am to 1.00pm, 5 days a week, 39 weeks a year.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 2, Point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. This is an important role in supporting the wellbeing and safety of our pupils during the lunchtime period. The ideal candidate will be approachable, reliable, and committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment for all children.

What the school offers its staff

We strongly encourage visits to our friendly and welcoming school.

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.

The role: 

As a lunchtime supervisor, you will ensure the safety, welfare, and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime period, both in the dining hall and in the playground or other areas of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision:

• Monitor pupils in the dining hall, playground, and other school areas during lunch.
• Ensure orderly queuing and polite behaviour during meals.
• Prevent pupils from entering out-of-bounds areas or leaving the premises.

Support:

• Assist younger children with eating (e.g., opening containers, cutting food).
• Help with clothing changes if necessary (e.g., coats, shoes).
• Encourage healthy eating and good table manners.

Safety & Cleanliness:

• Clean up spillages and minor accidents.
• Clear and wipe tables, stack chairs, and sweep floors after lunch.
• Administer basic first aid and report serious incidents to appropriate staff.

Behaviour Management:

• Promote positive behaviour and report any issues to teaching staff.
• Encourage inclusive and safe play during outdoor time.
• Use school systems to report both good and inappropriate behaviour.

Child Protection:

• Be aware of safeguarding responsibilities and report concerns to senior staff.

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Enjoyment of working with children
• Patience and calmness under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Confidence in managing groups of children
• Awareness of health and safety and safeguarding practices

Experience and Requirements:

• Experience working with children (e.g., in schools, nurseries, or youth groups) is beneficial.
• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
• On-the-job training is provided.

Hours of work: 11.45am to 1pm, 5 days a week, 39 weeks a year.

Salary: Grade 2, Point 3

How to apply

To apply for the post, please complete your application form, ensuring you quote the job reference number below, and return to: office@thomasbarnes.staffs.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 7th December 2025 at 12pm

Dates of Interview: Tuesday 11th December 2025

Commencement date in role: Monday 5th January 2026

Questions? Contact: Sam Plant office@thomasbarnes.staffs.sch.uk

This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to the interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK. This post is also covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Thomas Barnes Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 104 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thomas Barnes Primary School website
• Email address: office@thomasbarnes.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01827 213840
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-barnes-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Thomas Barnes Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thomasbarnes.staffs.sch.uk.

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