🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Lunchbreak Supervisor at Blackhorse Primary School! 📚🍎

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: 6.25  per week (Monday to Friday, 11.45am - 1pm Term time only, excluding INSET days 

Salary (FTE): £24,796 per annum

Salary (Actual): £3,510.31 per annum

Contract:  Permanent 

Application Closing Date: 11/05/2026 (9am) - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview Date: 20/05/2026

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The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child’s day?   We are seeking dedicated and reliable Lunchbreak Supervisors to join our hard-working and supportive staff team. The successful candidates will help ensure the safety, welfare and positive behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime period.

The successful candidates will:

✅ Be enthusiastic, self-motivated and demonstrate a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

✅ Demonstrate strong teamwork skills while also being able to use their initiative.

✅ Have excellent communication skills.

✅ Show warmth, care and a full commitment to children's safety and wellbeing.

✅ Maintain a calm and consistent approach when interacting with children.

✅ Support the school’s approach to outdoor play, embracing our ‘whatever the weather’ ethos.

✅ Act as a vital link between children, lunchtime staff and other members of the school team.

✅ Be willing to participate in training and professional development.

✅ Adhere strictly to standards of confidentiality.

Please refer to the candidate information pack, under "supporting documents" for more information about the role. ​

Fluency Duty 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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The Trust and School

Blackhorse Primary School is a two-form entry primary school and a founding member of  The Leaf Trust , a family of 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant), united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments rooted in our local communities. The Trust was established on 1 September 2023.

OFSTED said the following about our school in November 2025:

“Children arrive at Blackhorse with a skip in their step and a smile on their faces. The School’s mantra of ‘champions are built, not born’ is central… it is the golden thread that runs throughout all aspects of school life. There is deliberate intension to provide pupils with a comprehensive range of enrichment opportunities. Inclusion is a considerable strength. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Staff feel proud to work in the school and feel valued.”

We can offer you:

The opportunity to join one of the most popular and over-subscribed schools in the county, with a strong track record for developing staff.

• A Great Working Environment:  Join a skilled, supportive and highly motivated team with a warm, inclusive ethos, strong community links, and a culture where colleagues support one another to be the best they can be.
• A Modern Learning Environment:  Work in a well-equipped building with attractive outdoor spaces that enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaboration and Shared Learning:  Work closely with colleagues across the Trust and with partner schools, including Emersons Green Primary, benefiting from shared expertise and partnership working.
• Professional Growth and Career Progression:  Benefit from high-quality CPD, apprenticeship opportunities, and expert coaching and mentoring, with clear pathways for career development and progression across our network of 17 schools.
• A Modern Learning Environment:  Benefit from a well-equipped school building and attractive outdoor spaces that support high-quality teaching and learning.
• Employee Wellbeing:  We prioritise your wellbeing through an annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, regular staff voice opportunities, and access to a comprehensive medical support package including physiotherapy, counselling, mental health services and more — all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits:  Enjoy excellent pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to a retail discount platform to support your financial wellbeing.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Blackhorse Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

School Visits

Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office.

How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Fast Apply’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!

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