Lunchtime Supervisor
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 9AJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ca1d24c0-25b6-4e6c-b4ee-43015df6fc7c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
1. Job Purpose
1.1 As part of a team assisting the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor/Head Teacher in securing the safety
and welfare of pupils during the midday break. This will involve effective supervision of pupils in
and about the premises and site(s) of the school
2. Key Responsibilities
Supervision and control of pupils in the dining hall including:
2.1 Where appropriate, assist/supervise pupils with their general hygiene requirements (washing,
toileting changing clothing etc. in accordance with School Policy) prior to entering the dining
room
2.2 Organising dinner queue and entrance of pupils into dining hall and from dining hall to playground;
ensuring good behaviour and calm atmosphere. Dealing with any bullying/fighting/unruly behaviour
that may occur by intervention or calling for assistance, reporting incidents to Headteacher/Senior
Lunchtime Supervisor according to severity of incident
2.3 Directing pupils to seats, deciding on seating arrangements, separating problem pupils where
necessary
2.4 Encouraging pupils to eat (including those with packed lunches) especially those with special needs
or disabilities.
2.5 Being aware of pupils on special or restricted diets for medical reasons from information provided at
the school. Assisting pupils with cutting up food, pouring liquids etc. where necessary
2.6 Encouraging social skills and good table manners, ensuring safety with knives and forks. Ensuring
pupils tidy/clear up in a satisfactory manner
2.7 Cleaning up spillages when food is spilt or dropped where such spillages are hazardous to pupils/
staff
2.8 Dealing with any spillages in the dining hall in accordance with infection control procedures, ensure
pupil goes to the medical room if appropriate
2.9 Sharing responsibility with other Lunchtime Supervisors and/or teacher for the maintenance of order
and discipline in the dining hall area.
Supervision and control of pupils in the playground and about other school premises, including:
2.10 Where appropriate, collecting pupils from classrooms if going straight into the playground, ensuring
they are adequately dressed for the prevailing weather conditions where necessary
2.11 Supervision and control of the school entrance during lunch break to ensure children do not leave the
playground without permission/authorisation. Check on any strangers who may enter school
premises in accordance with school guidelines, be observant of any loiterers and report to
Headteacher/Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
2.12 Direction of pupils to the playground and supervision of their activities and behaviour, ensuring their
safety and well-being, providing emotional support where necessary
2.13 Preventing bullying, being aware of changes in friendships, encouraging socialising, play etc.
Occasionally participating in games
7.5 Hours per week 11.45 - 13.15 Monday to Friday
Term time only
2.14 Discouraging any dangerous activities. Dealing with any unacceptable or challenging behaviour
under the direction of guidelines in operation at the school
2.15 Reporting any bad behaviour, assaults, carrying of weapons/banned substances by pupils to the Head
teacher/Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
2.16 Supervision and control of pupils inside school premises when they are not allowed outside in
inclement weather. Occupying pupils in various games and activities
2.17 Ensuring in accordance with instructions given that all pupils return to the care of teachers
at the end of the lunch period
Associated Ancillary Duties:
2.18 Checking toilet areas regularly for signs of pupil smoking/vandalism, blockage of toilets/wash basins
and to ensure pupils are not loitering or playing in toilet areas. Reporting any damage or blockages to
Caretaking staff
2.19 Ensuring that any pupils who suffer accident or injury are dealt with appropriately in accordance with
the School’s agreed procedures
2.20 Being aware of cultural differences between pupils, dealing with any incidents of racism or sexism in
accordance with agreed procedures
2.21 Assist with cleaning the dining hall at the end of lunchtime
General
2.22 Individuals have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young
people he/she is responsible for or comes into contact with.
2.23 To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety
2.24 To adhere to the ethos of the school
2.24.1 To promote the agreed vision and aims of the school
2.24.2 To set an example of personal integrity and professionalism
2.24.3 Attendance at appropriate staff meetings and parents evenings
2.25 Any other duties as commensurate within the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the
school
3. Supervision Received
3.1 Supervising Officer’s Job Title: Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
3.2 Level of supervision:
1. Left to work within establishment guidelines subject to scrutiny by supervisor
What the school offers its staff
Hall Green Junior School is a popular and successful four form entry school. The governors wish to appointa Lunchtime Supervisor to join our existing very hard working team. The successful person will have responsibility for supervising children in classes, the dining hall and the playground during lunch times.
The hours are 11.45 – 1.15 Monday to Friday
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.
1. Job Purpose
1.1 As part of a team assisting the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor/Head Teacher in securing the safety
and welfare of pupils during the midday break. This will involve effective supervision of pupils in
and about the premises and site(s) of the school
2. Key Responsibilities
Supervision and control of pupils in the dining hall including:
2.1 Where appropriate, assist/supervise pupils with their general hygiene requirements (washing,
toileting changing clothing etc. in accordance with School Policy) prior to entering the dining
room
2.2 Organising dinner queue and entrance of pupils into dining hall and from dining hall to playground;
ensuring good behaviour and calm atmosphere. Dealing with any bullying/fighting/unruly behaviour
that may occur by intervention or calling for assistance, reporting incidents to Headteacher/Senior
Lunchtime Supervisor according to severity of incident
2.3 Directing pupils to seats, deciding on seating arrangements, separating problem pupils where
necessary
2.4 Encouraging pupils to eat (including those with packed lunches) especially those with special needs
or disabilities.
2.5 Being aware of pupils on special or restricted diets for medical reasons from information provided at
the school. Assisting pupils with cutting up food, pouring liquids etc. where necessary
2.6 Encouraging social skills and good table manners, ensuring safety with knives and forks. Ensuring
pupils tidy/clear up in a satisfactory manner
2.7 Cleaning up spillages when food is spilt or dropped where such spillages are hazardous to pupils/
staff
2.8 Dealing with any spillages in the dining hall in accordance with infection control procedures, ensure
pupil goes to the medical room if appropriate
2.9 Sharing responsibility with other Lunchtime Supervisors and/or teacher for the maintenance of order
and discipline in the dining hall area.
Supervision and control of pupils in the playground and about other school premises, including:
2.10 Where appropriate, collecting pupils from classrooms if going straight into the playground, ensuring
they are adequately dressed for the prevailing weather conditions where necessary
2.11 Supervision and control of the school entrance during lunch break to ensure children do not leave the
playground without permission/authorisation. Check on any strangers who may enter school
premises in accordance with school guidelines, be observant of any loiterers and report to
Headteacher/Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
2.12 Direction of pupils to the playground and supervision of their activities and behaviour, ensuring their
safety and well-being, providing emotional support where necessary
2.13 Preventing bullying, being aware of changes in friendships, encouraging socialising, play etc.
Occasionally participating in games
7.5 Hours per week 11.45 - 13.15 Monday to Friday
Term time only
2.14 Discouraging any dangerous activities. Dealing with any unacceptable or challenging behaviour
under the direction of guidelines in operation at the school
2.15 Reporting any bad behaviour, assaults, carrying of weapons/banned substances by pupils to the Head
teacher/Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
2.16 Supervision and control of pupils inside school premises when they are not allowed outside in
inclement weather. Occupying pupils in various games and activities
2.17 Ensuring in accordance with instructions given that all pupils return to the care of teachers
at the end of the lunch period
Associated Ancillary Duties:
2.18 Checking toilet areas regularly for signs of pupil smoking/vandalism, blockage of toilets/wash basins
and to ensure pupils are not loitering or playing in toilet areas. Reporting any damage or blockages to
Caretaking staff
2.19 Ensuring that any pupils who suffer accident or injury are dealt with appropriately in accordance with
the School’s agreed procedures
2.20 Being aware of cultural differences between pupils, dealing with any incidents of racism or sexism in
accordance with agreed procedures
2.21 Assist with cleaning the dining hall at the end of lunchtime
General
2.22 Individuals have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young
people he/she is responsible for or comes into contact with.
2.23 To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety
2.24 To adhere to the ethos of the school
2.24.1 To promote the agreed vision and aims of the school
2.24.2 To set an example of personal integrity and professionalism
2.24.3 Attendance at appropriate staff meetings and parents evenings
2.25 Any other duties as commensurate within the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the
school
3. Supervision Received
3.1 Supervising Officer’s Job Title: Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
3.2 Level of supervision:
1. Left to work within establishment guidelines subject to scrutiny by supervisor
What the school offers its staff
Hall Green Junior School is a popular and successful four form entry school. The governors wish to appointa Lunchtime Supervisor to join our existing very hard working team. The successful person will have responsibility for supervising children in classes, the dining hall and the playground during lunch times.
The hours are 11.45 – 1.15 Monday to Friday
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.