Lunchtime Supervisor

Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6ET

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 March 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  3 March 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: £13.03 Hourly

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

We are looking for a lunchtime supervisor to work 7 hours per week, term time, Monday - Friday, within a team at Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School to make the lunchtime experience happy and healthy.

You will be responsible for the care and well-being of pupils during their lunchtime session. You will need to be reliable and dedicated, have an interest in working with children and be an excellent role model for our pupils by demonstrating qualities of compassion, fairness and politeness.

Within the trust you will have:

➢ Opportunities to share ideas and improve both your own and the school’s practice

➢ A personalised career development plan

➢ Your professional ambitions actively encouraged and supported

The school will provide:

➢ You with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, including those who are deemed vulnerable and disadvantaged.

➢ Provide excellent CPD to support you in your career development

Our school:

➢ has pupils who are enthusiastic and highly motivated, with a love of learning, and who thrive in a creative and challenging atmosphere is committed to supporting continuous professional development.

➢ has a team of staff that is recognised for its dedication to our children’s learning and serving its local community. Staff are friendly and demonstrate a rigorous approach to teaching and learning.

➢ has an inclusive, warm and welcoming atmosphere providing an excellent learning environment.

Duties will include:

➢ Being responsible for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of our children during lunchtime, following procedures and practices of the school.

➢ Being a team player with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment.

➢ Creating play opportunities for children.

➢ Being energetic, caring and flexible and instilling a sense of pride in the school environment to all our children.

➢ Supporting the social and emotional development of our children.

In return, we can offer:

➢ friendly, happy and well-behaved children who are keen and eager to learn.

➢ a caring and supportive team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best lunchtime experience for our pupils.

➢ professional development opportunities, including first aid training.

We strongly suggest you call to arrange an informal visit and meet the team that will set you on the right path towards a successful career.

To apply:

Applications are being accepted through My New Term. If you would like to discuss this role before submitting your application, please contact us via email at jhull@woodthorpe.drbignitemat.org or phone 01214645203.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Safeguarding:

Please note: In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer.

The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

The Trust welcomes diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. This post is 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

The closing date Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 1.00pm.

Interviews W/C 23rd March 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 Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodthorpe-junior-and-infant-school-birmingham

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