Lunchtime Superviser
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7JA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5c4db45c-eca4-4c03-9caf-b43302b436d1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
A Lunchtime Supervisor is required to join our experienced team who are responsible for supervising children and leading play activities during the lunchtime break.
You must be able to work well as part of a hard-working team and also be able to work on your own initiative, to ensure that the children are safe, to maintain good standards of behaviour and to supervise suitable lunchtime activities. The ability to relate to children from diverse ethnic/social backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal and written communication skills in order to liaise with children and other staff members. You will be responsible for supervising children of all primary school ages in the dining hall, playground and/or classroom. Previous experience is not necessary but play experience is desirable. First Aid training is desirable, training will be given if not. You will also need to be reliable and dedicated, have an interest in working with children and be an excellent role model.
Duties will include: -
• Supervising children and promote good behaviour at lunchtime either in the dining room playground or classroom.
• Assisting with clearing tables and ensuring dining areas are left clean and tidy.
• Following school policies to deal with injuries or illness ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils.
• To arrange and supervise appropriate play and physical activities under the direction of the line manager.
• First Aid – including recording the incidents on the medical tracker app.
• Other associated duties as required
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work closely with staff to provide positive learning experiences for our pupils.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A friendly and committed staff team
• A supportive leadership team and governing body
• Opportunities for professional development
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We will do an online search of shortlisted candidates
A Lunchtime Supervisor is required to join our experienced team who are responsible for supervising children and leading play activities during the lunchtime break.
You must be able to work well as part of a hard-working team and also be able to work on your own initiative, to ensure that the children are safe, to maintain good standards of behaviour and to supervise suitable lunchtime activities. The ability to relate to children from diverse ethnic/social backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal and written communication skills in order to liaise with children and other staff members. You will be responsible for supervising children of all primary school ages in the dining hall, playground and/or classroom. Previous experience is not necessary but play experience is desirable. First Aid training is desirable, training will be given if not. You will also need to be reliable and dedicated, have an interest in working with children and be an excellent role model.
Duties will include: -
• Supervising children and promote good behaviour at lunchtime either in the dining room playground or classroom.
• Assisting with clearing tables and ensuring dining areas are left clean and tidy.
• Following school policies to deal with injuries or illness ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils.
• To arrange and supervise appropriate play and physical activities under the direction of the line manager.
• First Aid – including recording the incidents on the medical tracker app.
• Other associated duties as required
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work closely with staff to provide positive learning experiences for our pupils.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
• A friendly and committed staff team
• A supportive leadership team and governing body
• Opportunities for professional development
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We will do an online search of shortlisted candidates