Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Lydgate J & I School

Hours

5.50 hours per week - Term time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Lydgate Rd, Batley, WF17 6EY

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

31st March 2026

Grade

Grade 3

Salary

3,133 per annum

Fixed Term post until 31st March 2026 (initially)

Working Pattern: 5 hours 50 minutes a week; Term time only

Required as soon as possible

Lydgate Junior and Infant School is a multi-cultural school that lies at the heart of a supportive and diverse community in Soothill, Batley.


We wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to be part of our committed and engaging lunchtime team. This is initially a Fixed Term post until 31st March 2026, we are hoping for it to continue after this date.


We are fortunate to have an excellent learning environment in a beautiful setting and we work hard to provide engaging play for our pupils. We value outdoor play and the benefits it brings to the overall development of our children.

We are looking for someone who:

Will be a dynamic and proactive lunchtime supervisor. Can build positive relationships with children and staff. Has high expectations of behaviour. Can motivate, engage and inspire all children. Is able to work well as part of a team.

The ability to relate to children/young people from diverse backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal communication skills in order to liaise with children and other staff members.

We can offer you:

a warm and welcoming school community enthusiastic and friendly children A friendly, supportive team of staff and Governors.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

If you require an appointment to visit the school prior to completing an application, please contact Mrs Cartwright, School Business Manager on telephone: 01924 476218 For more information on the school, you can visit the school website at

www.lydgateprimary.kgfl.dbprimary.com

Application forms should be returned via email to

head.lydgateji@kirkleeseducation.uk

or by posting to Mrs A Kishore, Head Teacher at the school by 12:00 noon on 26th Sept 2025.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

26 September 2025, 12:00 PM