Job Description

Salary: 24,796 pro rata per annum

Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only

Hours: 5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire, St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's are looking to recruit a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our current team in securing the safety and welfare of children during lunchtime. The successful applicant will be responsible for the care and well-being of pupils, organising suitable play activities and developing good personal and social skills.



Previous experience is not necessary, but you will need to be a good role model to the children and be reliable and committed.



The successful candidate should:


Have an enthusiastic and positive personality Have strong strategies for promoting positive behaviour Be an effective communicator and work as part of a vibrant team Be confident when leading physical activities and have strategies that include all children Have a strong commitment to the school and follow the staff code of conduct Be able to support the personal, social and emotional development of the children Be able to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality

We can offer:


A welcoming and highly supportive school and wider community Friendly children who are eager to learn A unique and beautiful school environment Personal and professional development opportunities An experienced and committed staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community

For further information about the role, please refer to the and Person Specification enclosed.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 5th January 2026

Key Documents:

Application Pack

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.


It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.


We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.



North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.



NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.


We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.


North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Lunchtime Supervisor

Posted:

01/12/2025

Closing date:

05/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59