Lunchtime Supervisor - Birkenshaw C of E Primary School

Required from September 2026

The children, staff and Governors wish to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and capable lunchtime supervisor to play a key role in supporting the children during lunchtime.

Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment is essential for this job, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with pupils and staff members.

The successful candidates will work any of the following hours –

Monday to Friday 11:40am to 12:30pm.

Total hours 4 hours 10 minutes per week.

• Preparing the dining hall for lunchtime
• Supporting and monitoring the children whilst they are eating
• Promoting good manners, healthy eating and good eating habits
• Promoting and encouraging games and activities in the playground
• Working as a team with the other staff and liaising with teachers as needed
• Ensuring appropriate behaviour and dealing with any issues over lunchtime

Birkenshaw CE (C) Primary School is a thriving, happy and popular school with an excellent

reputation in the local community. ‘Leaders have created an exciting place to learn.’ We are a good school and ‘the pupils at Birkenshaw are very positive about their school. The well-being of pupils is at the heart of all the school does.’

(OFSTED April 2022)

We are a large and friendly staff team, who support each other’s professional development and we work closely with other schools in the area.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

For further information about school, please visit the school website at:
www.birkenshawprimary.org

Closing Date – Tuesday 4th August

Shortlisting – Wednesday 5th August

Interviews– Monday 10th August

N.B This job could be applied for in conjunction with the after school activity assistant vacancy or could be a stand alone role in school.