PARKSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
Grade & Scale point: 1/2, SCP 3
Salary: £24,796 FTE, £3,513 Actual salary, £12.85/hr
Hours of work: 6.25hrs/week, Monday to Friday
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?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly team. The role is primarily supervising mealtimes and caring for pupils requiring basic first aid but there will also be the opportunity to supervise games on the playground.
Parkstone Primary School is proud to be a good school that puts children at the heart of all it does. We are a forward-thinking school and we promote a ‘can do’ attitude. We want the best for every child in our care and provide a safe, caring environment where children achieve highly in all aspects 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
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 and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
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.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 6 July 2026
Interview date: TBC
If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Lynne Warrener, School Business Manager, at Parkstone Primary School.
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.
Parkstone Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.