Lunchtime Supervisor
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Willenhall, WV12 5SA |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Experience of working with children (in a school, childcare, sports, youth work or voluntary setting).
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Good behaviour management skills and the ability to encourage positive behaviour.
• Ability to remain calm and deal with incidents confidently and fairly.
• A caring, patient and approachable manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Good observation skills and awareness of health and safety.
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and first aid procedures.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
What the school offers its staff
• A welcoming and inclusive school community where every member of staff is valued.
• A supportive leadership team and colleagues who work collaboratively.
• Opportunities for training and professional development, including safeguarding, behaviour management and first aid.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real impact on pupils' wellbeing and development.
• A positive working environment that promotes teamwork, respect and inclusion.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and support.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (where applicable).
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, benefiting from collaboration and shared best practice across our schools.
Further details about the role
• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground, and other designated areas during lunchtime.
• Ensure pupils behave safely and respectfully at all times.
• Encourage positive play and social interaction between pupils.
• Support pupils with their lunchtime routines where required.
• Promote healthy eating and good table manners.
• Deal with minor incidents, accidents, or behaviour concerns in line with school policies and report these to the appropriate member of staff.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment during lunchtime.
• Liaise with teaching staff and senior leaders as required.
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.