Lunchtime Supervisor

Two Gates Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 1EN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 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: £25,218 - £25,614 FTE, actual salary £2,983 - £3,030 per annum

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Two Gates Primary School is seeking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will help ensure that the lunchtime period is safe, positive and enjoyable for all pupils. Working as part of a supportive team, you will supervise children in the dining hall and playground, encouraging good behaviour and positive play.

Key responsibilities include

Supervising pupils while they eat lunch in the dining hall

Supporting children in the playground and encouraging positive play

Promoting good behaviour and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils

Assisting with minor first aid and reporting any incidents appropriately

Helping to maintain a calm, orderly and inclusive environment during lunchtime

What you'll need to succeed

Enjoy working with children and can build positive relationships

Be reliable, patient and approachable

Can work effectively as part of a team

Has good communication and observation skills

Is able to promote the school’s values and behaviour expectations

What you'll get in return

We offer a welcoming school community

The opportunity to play an important role in pupils’ wellbeing and development

A competitive salary

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Michelle Render, Office Manager, via email on officetgs@twogates.staffs.sch.uk. 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’.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed.

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 Two Gates Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/two-gates-primary-school

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