Job Description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Lunchtime Supervisor. The role includes working as part of a team to ensure the welfare and safety of all students during lunchtimes.

If you are interested in applying for this post, then we look forward to receiving your completed application form and letter of application. In your letter, we would like you to tell us a little about why you would like this job. Please email your application kpanchbhaya@gartree.leics.sch.uk. We cannot accept CV's only for this post. The application form can be found by following this link: https://www.gartree.leics.sch.uk/vacancies

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 30th January 2026

Duties

Supervising students on school premises and grounds, as required To supervise students who use catering facilities at the school To use initiative in monitoring incidents occurring on the school premises and grounds To report any relevant matters or dangers to the designated people To ensure a safe environment To report all injuries to students to the designated person.

Qualifications

Previous experience of working with young people A calm but authoritative manner with students The ability to work well under pressure, work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.

JOB DESCRIPTION

: Lunchtime Supervisor

Hours: 5 hours per week (Monday to Friday), term time only

Grade: Grade 4

Reports to: Deputy Headteacher

JOB PURPOSE

To take responsibility for the health and safety and security of children during the School lunch break.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Supervise pupils in the area in which they eat their lunch. Assist and supervise the clearing away and tidying of the eating area. Supervise pupils after lunch, either inside or outside of the school building, being especially vigilant as to the health, safety, welfare and security of the pupils within their care, and in accordance with the School Behaviour policy. Ensure reasonable behaviour and safe conduct of pupils by maintain good order and discipline, dealing as appropriate with all incidents of disorder ensuring that any disruption is minimised. Attend to accidents in the playground in accordance with the School procedure and guidelines on accidents and their treatment. Take appropriate independent action to minimise disruption in the event of misconduct as per the School Behaviour policy. Ensuring pupil's safety at lunch times by ensuring that they stay within permitted areas and are not in inappropriate parts of the school grounds and/or buildings. Offering comforts and support for children who are distressed by any situation.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Limited relevant experience is desirable but not essential. Good communication skills. Ability to follow and understand instructions and relevant procedures. An empathy with and understanding of children.

SPECIAL FACTORS:

(a) The postholder may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by his/her own training needs and the needs of the school.

(b) Expenses will be paid in accordance with the Local Conditions of Service.

(c) Undertake any other reasonable duties that are commensurate within the post as directed by the Headteacher.

(d) An enhanced DBS check is an essential requirement.

Statement

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of the job at the date it was prepared. However, it is inevitable that, over time, the nature of the jobs may change. Existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the school will expect to revise the job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

This job description is current at the date below, but will be reviewed during the annual appraisal when your roles and responsibilities are discussed. Following consultation with you, a change may be made to reflect or anticipate changes in the job requirement, which are commensurate with the job title and grade. Any increased responsibilities may result in an upgrade dependent upon job evaluation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 2,795.00 per year

Expected hours: 5 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person