Catshill Middle School is welcoming, positive and inclusive. The core purpose of the federation is to provide a nurturing community that challenges all to succeed. You will join a positive and extremely caring staff with a ‘can do’ attitude to change and development.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of student during lunch breaks. The primary responsibility is to supervise students in the dining hall, playground, and other designated areas, promoting positive behaviour, ensuring a safe environment and assisting with any lunchtime activities.

Key Accountabilities:

supervise and support students during lunchtime on school premises and using catering facilities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing

use initiative in monitoring events occurring on the school premises and grounds

report any relevant matters, dangers or injuries to ensure a safe environment

assist with the smooth operation of the dining hall, encouraging good table manners and promoting healthy eating and encouraging children to partake of food if necessary

undertake ancillary duties as necessary setting up, clearing away and cleaning tables

watch for intruders on the site during periods of duty

provide a caring and supportive presence for students, addressing any conflicts or concerns that may arise

work closely with other staff members to ensure a positive school environment

maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and support staff in their development and training

undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job

be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Both Catshill Middle School and Catshill First School have recently joined the Spire Church of England Learning Trust. This is an exciting time for both schools and all staff. The Spire Trust currently has 6 schools with the joint aim of raising standards and benefiting the children and families the schools serve. The Trust team provides excellent support, enables extensive networking and offers continued career development opportunities and training.

We are also fortunate to be federated with Catshill First School which provides us with excellent opportunities for effective transition with our main feeder school and opportunities for staff collaboration.

We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. 

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

For further information, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Mrs Fiona Dunbavin, Business Manager for the Catshill Federation by telephone .

Hours: 3hrs 45mins per week, Monday - Friday, 45 Mins per day, Term Time only

Grade: Scale 1, Point 2, (£23,656 per annum) - £12.26 per hour

Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025 @ 9am

Interviews: TBC