Lunchtime Supervisor
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2BY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | eadd4a9a-a2c9-4f51-9993-83f2660a2546 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a permanent lunchtime supervisor to join our staff.
Position: Permanent lunchtime supervisor
Hours: 1.5 hours per day. 7.5 hours per week.
Pay Scale: SCP2 – Scale 1
For the role of a lunchtime supervisor, we are looking for somebody that:
• Loves working with children!
• Will demonstrate a positive approach to working with children
• Has strong interpersonal skills with pupils and staff
• Will play a key role in ensuring lunchtimes run as smoothly as possible and to remain aware of children’s welfare
• Will promote the overall ethos/aims of the school during the lunchtime period
• Is successful when working collaboratively and will contribute to a hardworking team
Job Purpose
To supervise children on school premises and grounds.
To supervise children who use catering facilities at the school.
To undertake ancillary duties as necessary (i.e. setting up and clearing away tables/chairs, cleaning tables and dining area).
To sweep / mop floors as appropriate to ensure the dining room/classroom is fit for lessons during the afternoon session.
To use initiative in monitoring events occurring on the school premises and grounds.
To report any relevant matters or dangers to the Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher or Teacher‑in‑Charge.
To ensure a safe environment (e.g.by reporting broken glass to senior leaders).
To report any injuries to children to the designated person.
To help children cut food when necessary and encourage good table manners.
To watch for intruders on the site during periods of duty.
To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities, and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
To uphold the caring ethos, values, and principles of our school. To contribute to the safeguarding and protection of all pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Cycle to work, Electric Vehicle Leasing, and Tech Benefits
Employee Health Assistance
Our employee assistance programme gives you access to confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. Employees also have access to the Wisdom App which supports wellbeing and mental health.
Career Progression
We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and we support staff who wish to move between our schools and the central teams when suitable roles arise.
Pension
As a teacher, you will automatically enrol into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. As Support Staff, you can opt-in to the Local Government Pensions Scheme – one of the most competitive on the market.
Collaboration
All employees have opportunities for collaboration, CPD and access to support from the central team. Teaching staff also have opportunities for guidance in all areas of the curriculum and assessment and sharing good practice.
Eye tests and Flu Jabs
All employees can access free eye tests and annual flu jab.
Free Car Parking
All employees have access to free car parking on or near the school premises.
Childcare – Wraparound discount
Employees can access wraparound care provided at any of our schools at a reduced rate of 50%. Please note: Discounts do not apply to Nursery provisions.
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.
We are looking to appoint a permanent lunchtime supervisor to join our staff.
Position: Permanent lunchtime supervisor
Hours: 1.5 hours per day. 7.5 hours per week.
Pay Scale: SCP2 – Scale 1
For the role of a lunchtime supervisor, we are looking for somebody that:
• Loves working with children!
• Will demonstrate a positive approach to working with children
• Has strong interpersonal skills with pupils and staff
• Will play a key role in ensuring lunchtimes run as smoothly as possible and to remain aware of children’s welfare
• Will promote the overall ethos/aims of the school during the lunchtime period
• Is successful when working collaboratively and will contribute to a hardworking team
Job Purpose
To supervise children on school premises and grounds.
To supervise children who use catering facilities at the school.
To undertake ancillary duties as necessary (i.e. setting up and clearing away tables/chairs, cleaning tables and dining area).
To sweep / mop floors as appropriate to ensure the dining room/classroom is fit for lessons during the afternoon session.
To use initiative in monitoring events occurring on the school premises and grounds.
To report any relevant matters or dangers to the Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher or Teacher‑in‑Charge.
To ensure a safe environment (e.g.by reporting broken glass to senior leaders).
To report any injuries to children to the designated person.
To help children cut food when necessary and encourage good table manners.
To watch for intruders on the site during periods of duty.
To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities, and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
To uphold the caring ethos, values, and principles of our school. To contribute to the safeguarding and protection of all pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Cycle to work, Electric Vehicle Leasing, and Tech Benefits
Employee Health Assistance
Our employee assistance programme gives you access to confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. Employees also have access to the Wisdom App which supports wellbeing and mental health.
Career Progression
We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and we support staff who wish to move between our schools and the central teams when suitable roles arise.
Pension
As a teacher, you will automatically enrol into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. As Support Staff, you can opt-in to the Local Government Pensions Scheme – one of the most competitive on the market.
Collaboration
All employees have opportunities for collaboration, CPD and access to support from the central team. Teaching staff also have opportunities for guidance in all areas of the curriculum and assessment and sharing good practice.
Eye tests and Flu Jabs
All employees can access free eye tests and annual flu jab.
Free Car Parking
All employees have access to free car parking on or near the school premises.
Childcare – Wraparound discount
Employees can access wraparound care provided at any of our schools at a reduced rate of 50%. Please note: Discounts do not apply to Nursery provisions.
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.