Lunchtime Supervisor
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2PP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4d1737f9-ec09-470c-b568-c3eadc919107 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Function of the post: You will be responsible for the setting up and clearing of the hall for lunches, ensuring that during the lunch periods pupils are in a clean and safe environment. In addition, pupil behaviour whilst eating and playing should be in line with the standards expected of the School, and that pupils are ready to return to class on time.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Supervise pupil behaviour and activities at play and whilst eating lunch.
2. Promote positive play and activities.
3. Ensure that the dining area is clean and prepared prior, during and after meal breaks, ensuring spillages of food or liquid are cleaned immediately and that the environment is kept safe to prevent accidents.
4. Ensure pupils have eaten and are ready to return to class within the allocated time period.
5. At the end of the lunchtime, within a restricted time scale, ensure the hall is tidied and cleared, with all furniture and equipment safely stored away so that the hall is safe and ready to use by the School.
6. Maintain the health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break, having regard to special or additional needs advised to you in line with School procedure.
7. In a fair and consistent manner, encourage good behaviour and conduct in line with the School Policy, maintaining a calm and understanding approach, whilst ensuring that unacceptable behaviour is managed and reported in line with School procedure.
8. In the event of an injury or accident ensure the matter is dealt with in line with School Policy and procedure.
Other Duties:
You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. Please note that, in consultation with you, The University of Chichester Academy Trust reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post.
What the school offers its staff
Court Lane Junior is a vibrant, inspiring academy of 480 pupils, organised into 4-year groups from Year 3 to Year 6. Our values 'Believe Inspire Achieve' are woven through all that we do here, ensuring that children have exceptional and enjoyable experiences during their time in our school.
At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.
• Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
• Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
• Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
• Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
• Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Function of the post: You will be responsible for the setting up and clearing of the hall for lunches, ensuring that during the lunch periods pupils are in a clean and safe environment. In addition, pupil behaviour whilst eating and playing should be in line with the standards expected of the School, and that pupils are ready to return to class on time.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Supervise pupil behaviour and activities at play and whilst eating lunch.
2. Promote positive play and activities.
3. Ensure that the dining area is clean and prepared prior, during and after meal breaks, ensuring spillages of food or liquid are cleaned immediately and that the environment is kept safe to prevent accidents.
4. Ensure pupils have eaten and are ready to return to class within the allocated time period.
5. At the end of the lunchtime, within a restricted time scale, ensure the hall is tidied and cleared, with all furniture and equipment safely stored away so that the hall is safe and ready to use by the School.
6. Maintain the health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break, having regard to special or additional needs advised to you in line with School procedure.
7. In a fair and consistent manner, encourage good behaviour and conduct in line with the School Policy, maintaining a calm and understanding approach, whilst ensuring that unacceptable behaviour is managed and reported in line with School procedure.
8. In the event of an injury or accident ensure the matter is dealt with in line with School Policy and procedure.
Other Duties:
You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. Please note that, in consultation with you, The University of Chichester Academy Trust reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post.
What the school offers its staff
Court Lane Junior is a vibrant, inspiring academy of 480 pupils, organised into 4-year groups from Year 3 to Year 6. Our values 'Believe Inspire Achieve' are woven through all that we do here, ensuring that children have exceptional and enjoyable experiences during their time in our school.
At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.
• Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
• Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
• Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
• Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
• Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.