Lunchtime Supervisor

Job Title

Lunchtime Supervisor

Actual Annual Salary

£2,770 - £2,804 – 5 hours per week.

Full Time Equivalent Salary

Grade Ai (£24,522 - £24,819)

Contract Type : Permanent , Part Time, Term time only

Working Pattern

Monday – Friday (1215 – 1315)

Provisional Start Date

7 September 2026

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

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and proactive Lunchtime Supervisor to join a busy and active lunch time team to support children with lunchtimes both indoors and outside on the playground or our large field.

This vital role involves supporting pupils during the lunch break, promoting good behaviour, encouraging healthy eating, and ensuring the playground is a fun and secure space for all.

Whether you're looking to make a difference in your local community or gain experience working in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you!

About you

You will have

good relationship-building skills and able to proactively engage with students and other staff members.

strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrates empathy and active listening.

the ability to deal with inappropriate behaviour in a calm and non-judgemental way, following academy guidance.

patience, be calm and be able to work under pressure

positive values and attitudes in order to be a role model to our students.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Haywood Village Academy

Haywood Village Academy has classes in Pre-school, Reception and year groups 1 to 6. The school was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2025. The academy is at the heart of the community that it serves and is defined by High Aspirations, Valuing Learning and Achievement for all. We have created a school where children experience an exceptional education.

The school offers a limitless education that empowers choice through enriching, meaningful and active opportunities. Staff receive high quality professional training and support and contribute positively to the development of the school.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you

Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Generous annual leave.

A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.

Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.

Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.

A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.

Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline

Closing Date

11 June 2026

Shortlisting Date

12 June 2026

Interviews

18 June 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.