MAYBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
Grade: 1, scp 3
Salary: £24,796 Full time equivalent, £4,216 Actual salary, £12.85/hr
Hours of work: 7.5 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, 11.45am – 1.15pm|
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days per year)
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks
Are you a caring and supportive person that has the enthusiasm to encourage and guide our children through their lunchtime break?
Maybury Primary School is seeking a reliable and caring Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils during the lunchtime period. The role involves supervising children in the dining hall and playground, promoting positive behaviour, and encouraging good eating habits and social interaction. The successful candidate will plan and lead engaging playground activities, help resolve minor behavioural issues in line with school policies, and provide basic first aid when needed.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children of different ages and backgrounds, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. They should be able to work effectively as part of a team, organise enjoyable activities, and demonstrate a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A first aid qualification is desirable, although training can be provided.
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.
Visits to our school are welcome by appointment and can be arranged by contacting our school office.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 1 June 2026
Interview date: TBC
If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Julie Benn, School Business Manager a Maybury Primary School.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete our 'fast apply' application form 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.