Lunchtime Supervisor - Required as soon as possible (subject to satisfactory clearance checks)

We are looking to appoint a caring, friendly, and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to help ensure that lunchtime is a safe and enjoyable part of the school day for our pupils. The successful candidate will assist with lunchtimes, supporting children, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), while they are eating their lunch and supervising them outside. You will be joining a supportive, welcoming, and dedicated team. If you are calm under pressure, efficient in your work, and enjoy working with children, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What we offer:

A supportive and welcoming team – we are a school family!

Wellbeing of staff is paramount

Opportunities for training and development

A chance to make a real difference to our pupils every day

We are looking for someone who;

Enjoys working with children and takes genuine interest in their wellbeing

Is polite, respectful, and able to build positive relationships with pupils

Communicates with children in a sensitive and supportive manner

Demonstrates adaptability in meeting the diverse needs of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Works well as part of a team—listens actively, shares ideas, and treats colleagues with kindness and respect

Acts sensibly and shows initiative when responding to situations

Is open to learning, welcomes feedback, and takes an active role in professional development opportunities

Reflects and upholds the School Vision and the Christian values that underpin our school community

Is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children

Has a good level of literacy and numeracy

Has a food hygiene certificate (training can be provided)

The role will also include setting up and putting away tables and chairs, as well as sweeping and mopping floors. As such, applicants should be reasonably physically fit and possess a good level of stamina to carry out these duties effectively.

St Matthias Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, two positive references, medical clearance and evidence of appropriate qualifications.

We encourage all prospective candidates to visit the school. Please ring the school office to make an appointment. For further information, a detailed job description and application form please contact the school.  Due to safeguarding requirements it is important that you use the school application form rather than the one from eteach

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.

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 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.

For further information, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website on ETeach

Hours: 10 Hours per week, Term Time Only

Contract: Permanent

Location: St Matthias Church of England Primary School, Cromwell Road, Malvern Link,

                 Worcestershire, WR14 1NA

Salary: Scale 1, SCP 3 (£24,796), Actual Salary - £5,758-£5,886 p.a.

Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026 @9am

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed