Lunchtime Supervisor

WOODLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR x2 VACANCIES

Grade & Scale point:     1/2, scp 3
Salary:                             £24,796 Full time equivalent, £3,513 Actual salary, £12.85/hr
Hours of work:               6.25hrs/ week, Monday to Friday, 11.45am to 1.00pm
Contract:                         Permanent, Term time only (190 days per year)
Start date:                      1 September 2026

Are you a caring, supportive individual with the enthusiasm to inspire and guide children during their lunchtime break? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Join our fantastic team of Lunchtime Supervisors.

Woodland Primary School is seeking a reliable and dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to become part of our friendly team. The successful candidate will be warm, approachable, and confident in managing behaviour, with a genuine enthusiasm for engaging children in a variety of lunchtime activities.

You will play an important role in promoting positive dining room behaviour and good manners, while also supporting and supervising safe, enjoyable playtime experiences.

Woodland Primary School is a smaller-than-average school with 204 pupils, where we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment. Our mission is to ensure that every child leaves Woodland with happy memories and a positive experience of school life.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Supervision of children throughout the midday lunch break.

• Helping with supervision in the dining hall, during the service of meals, ensuring good eating habits and table manners.

• Plan and deliver games with the children on the playground, encourage group play.

• To resolve any behavioural issues efficiently following the guidance of the senior leaders.

• Care for sick children and those with minor injuries/ailments, providing basic first aid treatment when required

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience working with children with varying ages and backgrounds

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to organise activities that engage children

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

• A first aid qualification or be willing to undertake training

• A knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.


AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.

• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you. 

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment and can be arranged by contacting our school office.

Closing date for completed applications:    8am, Friday 26 June 2026

Interview date:                                                  Friday 3 July 2026  

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Courtney Thickett, HR Administrator at Woodland Primary School.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please visit out Eteach careers page to apply for this vacancy. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory KCSIE guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.