19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    28 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 7.08 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£24,796

Actual salary

£4081.12

Pay scale

NJC Grade 1, point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor with well-developed interpersonal skills to:

  • Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the midday meal. This includes provision for children who bring sandwiches.
  • Supervision of the pupil’s entry into the dining area, including supervision of pupils during any journey or walk to the dining room.
  • Supervision of pupils in the playground

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and the confidence and presence to manage whole classes in a professional manner. Applicants should have good communication skills and the ability and desire to work with young people.

If you have any questions and/or would like to discuss this role before submitting your application form, please speak with Sarah Brown, Business Support Manager, via email: enquiries@woodthorpe-mlt.co.uk

Closing Date is 9:00am on Monday 28 September 2026 and interviews will take place on Monday 5th October 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

The application form and information pack is available on the Trust website All Vacancies - Minerva Learning Trust . Please ensure that you do not fill in a Sheffield City Council application form in respect of this vacancy, ONLY MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.

What the school offers its staff

Please see recruitment pack

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About Woodthorpe Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
398 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Woodthorpe joined Minerva in September 2021 and is the first primary school in the trust. Working collaboratively with our secondary colleagues the school has already benefited from their expertise. Exciting times lie ahead as the Trust continues to grow, partnerships are strengthened and the offer for all our children is enhanced.

Arranging a visit to Woodthorpe Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@woodthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk.

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