Lunchtime Team Manager

Reports to: Headteacher

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months)

Working Pattern: Part time 7.5 hours per week/ 5 days per week/Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026

Working Pattern:

Salary:
Support Staff Grade 2 Points 3-8 (£24,796-£26,824 FTE salary) /Actual Salary £2,982-£3,226 (based on working pattern/ experience) Plus £1500 additional payment.

Location: Grestone Academy, Birmingham

Are you passionate about creating a safe, happy and positive environment for children?

Grestone Academy is seeking a committed, organised and enthusiastic Lunchtime Team Manager to lead and support our team of Lunchtime Supervisors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing to play a vital role in our school community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of lunchtime provision, leading and supervising the lunchtime team, promoting positive behaviour, and helping to ensure that all pupils are safe, happy and engaged throughout the midday break.

As Lunchtime Team Manager, you will:

• Lead, manage and support a team of Lunchtime Supervisors.
• Organise and oversee lunchtime duty rotas.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and pupil welfare.
• Work closely with school leaders to ensure effective supervision arrangements are in place.
• Act as a first aider during the lunchtime period and ensure appropriate recording and reporting procedures are followed.
• Support the recruitment, induction and ongoing development of Lunchtime Supervisors.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all pupils.
• Contribute to safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school.

• Has experience of working with children.
• Has experience of leading or supervising a team.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Is organized, reliable and able to use their initiative.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Shares our values and vision for high expectations, inclusion and pupil success.
• Holds a first aid qualification or is willing to undertake training.

At Grestone Academy, we are proud to provide a supportive and nurturing environment where staff and pupils can thrive. As part of Hamstead Hall Academy Trust, we are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for professional growth.

Why join Hamstead Hall Academy Trust?

Staff wellbeing is one of our main priorities. We want to support our staff in and outside of work.

We offer all our staff a comprehensive range of benefits, these include-

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Free annual flu vaccines
  
  Instant discounts off many retailers, restaurants, holidays and gyms
• Cycle to work scheme

Grestone Academy and Hamstead Hall Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online searches and references.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.