Lunch Time Supervisor


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	PS3
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Oxted, RH8 0NP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

St Mary’s C of E Primary SchoolLunch Hall Supervisor required for November 2026Start Date: Monday 9th November 2026Hours: 15 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 10.30 – 1.30)Salary: Surrey Pay Grade 3, Term time only (£12.96 per hour)Contract: Temporary for the 2026-27 Academic Year (possibility to extend)Applications Close: Friday 30th October 2026Interviews: W/C 2nd November 2026We are looking for a lunch hall supervisor to join our wonderful team here at St Mary’s. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody who is keen to be responsible for supervising pupils and the school’s premises during the lunchtime period to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of pupils is maintained.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrganisation• Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in both of the lunch halls• Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner • Clean up food and water spillages Health and safety• Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks • Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures • Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs• Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils • Feedback concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staffBehaviour• Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behavior policy• Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behavior policy• Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area• Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behavior Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that a midday supervisor will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.Person specificationCRITERIA QUALITIESQualifications and training • First aid training (or willingness to complete it)Experience • Working with children or young people • Working and collaborating within a team Skills and knowledge • Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise• Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly • Effective communication with adults and children • Ability to follow instructions from senior team members • Ability to have a firm but fair approach to handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policies • Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues Personal qualities • Commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs • Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school• Maintain confidentiality at all times• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusionThe successful candidates must meet the requirements of the person specifications in order to be offered the post and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered.Enquiries to the school office by telephone / or email bursar @stmarysprimary.orgFurther details and an application form can be found on the “Staff Vacancies” page on our school website. We look forward to reading your application. Thank you.

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