Job Description

A Rewarding Role Right in the Heart of Our School, Join Our Friendly Team at Halfpenny Lane!

Start Date:

ASAP

Application Deadline:

10:00am, Wednesday 26th November 2025

Interview Date:

TBC

Join Our Team at Halfpenny Lane!

We're looking for multiple friendly and caring Lunchtime Supervisors to join our wonderful school community at Halfpenny Lane. If you enjoy working with children and want to help make their lunchtimes happy, safe and fun, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

Helping to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere during lunchtime Supervising children in the dining hall, playground and around school to make sure everyone stays safe and happy Encouraging good manners and healthy eating habits while supporting children as they enjoy their meals Promoting kindness, inclusion and respect so that every child feels part of our school family
This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with children and is looking for a role with flexible, family-friendly hours that fit perfectly around the school day.

If you're enthusiastic, reliable and enjoy being part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you. Come and help us make lunchtime one of the best parts of the school day!

Contract Details:

Multiple permanent vacancies Monday to Friday Term time only (190 working days per year) Lunchtime hours between 12:00pm and 1:30pm (final times confirmed at interview)

Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School

Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School embodies academic and pastoral excellence, guided by the mantra 'Strive to be the best version of yourself'. With a 93% combined achievement rate in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, we ranked in the top 5% of primary schools nationally. Our dedicated staff upholds the highest standards and expectations, fostering a positive culture and ensuring every child reaches their full potential and achieves exceptionally well. The school achieved an 'outstanding in all areas' judgment during 2025, which further cements our position among the top primary schools in the country. At our larger-than-average, two-form-entry school, we provide every child with the opportunities to thrive in an exceptional environment of high ambition and support, whilst equipping the children with the life skills they will require to succeed in the future..

About Pontefract Academies Trust

At Pontefract Academies Trust, we believe every role plays a vital part in helping our children succeed - and that includes our brilliant lunchtime team.

We're a family of nine schools (seven primary and two secondary), and we're proud of the exceptional progress we're making. Our schools consistently achieve results well above the national average, and several have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Our academic success is just as important as the environment we create, providing clean, safe, and welcoming spaces where staff and pupils can thrive.

We value every member of our team. In our most recent staff survey, we received fantastic feedback and won national and regional awards for our workplace culture. Our staff tell us they feel appreciated, supported, and part of something meaningful.

We're also growing. With a proposed merger with Ark Schools in 2026, we're excited about the future and the new opportunities it will bring for everyone in our Trust.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a friendly team, and want to make a real difference in your community, we'd love to welcome you to Pontefract Academies Trust.

What we can offer you

We're passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the

following as standard to all:

For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals. Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing. Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS) Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary starting at 26 days + 8 statutory bank holidays, Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance Cycle to work scheme, Blue Light card, discounted gym membership Free eyecare via Specsavers, childcare vouchers Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters) Discounts at numerous retailers including O2 Free flu vaccinations.

Application Process

Complete an application form via our website

Important Links

Pontefract Academies Trust website

Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028

Halfpenny Lane J,I&N School Website

Contact us

Tel 01977 703270 Email recruitment@halfpenny.patrust.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 2,764.00 per year

Work Location: In person