Job Description

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the post of lunchtime supervisor at our school, Somers Park, part of the Mercian Educational Trust (MET).

We are looking to appoint a permanent lunchtime supervisor for our Malvern Vale site.

Position: Permanent lunchtime supervisor

Hours: 7 hours 30 minutes per week, term time only

Location: Somers Park Primary School, Malvern Vale Site

Pay Scale: SCP2

If you would like to learn more about our school please visit our website.

We look forward to receiving your application.

What does it mean to be a Lunchtime Supervisor at Somers Park?

Somers Park promotes the highest standards for all our children as we strive to develop critical thinkers who love learning.

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
Closing Date: Thursday 9 October at 12pm.

Interviews: Tuesday 14th October 2025

Start Date: 03.11. 2025

Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor

Hours: 7 hours 30 minutes per week (term time only)

Salary Scale Point: SCP2

Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher (line manager): Deputy Headteacher: Headteacher

Employer: Mercian Educational Trust

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.

Responsibilities

To undertake other such duties and training as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job . To undertake Health and Safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the School Health and Safety Policy. To contribute to the positive team atmosphere and public image of the school. To always act professionally and with integrity. To assist with the general care and welfare of all pupils striving to always maintain a happy safe environment. To adhere to and maintain school routines and codes of conduct including confidentiality. To always support the aims and ethos of the school. To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participating in appropriate training activities. In all contacts the post holder will be required to present a good image of the School and Multi Academy Trust as well as maintain constructive relationships. To carry out any other duty which is deemed reasonable by the Headteacher.
This post requires the ability to perform a role that involves frequent contact with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The job description allocates duties and responsibilities. It does not direct the amount of time to be spent in carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed. In allocating time to the performance of duties and responsibilities, the post holder will have regard to the needs and priorities of the school.

The job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post and you may be required to undertake such other tasks appropriate to the level of appointment as the Headteacher may reasonably require. It may be reviewed annually or earlier if necessary and may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation. You may discuss your job description with the Headteacher at any arranged time. The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy and the School's Code of Conduct for Staff.

Special Conditions

The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and suitability check to satisfy child protection requirements. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions or cautions must be declared.

At all times ensure that priority is given to the safeguarding of young people and that Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are followed.

This may be amended at any time, according to the changing priorities of the school as identified within the school's strategic plan and in consultation with the post holder.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.65-13.05 per hour

Expected hours: 7.50 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking
Work Location: In person