🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Lunchbreak Supervisor at Mangotsfield CofE Primary School! 📚🍎
Start date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible
Hours: 10 per week (11:15am – 1:15 pm Monday to Friday, term time only to exclude INSET days
Salary (FTE): £24,796 per annum
Salary (Actual): £5,616.49 per
annum
Contract: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 17/08/26 (Noon)
- We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to
close the advert prior to the stated deadline date
Interview Date: 20/08/26
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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
Mangotsfield CofE Primary School is proud to be part of The Leaf Trust, a family of 18 schools (14 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, and the school joined in October 2023.
At Mangotsfield, our vision — “We are the movers and shapers of our future, living life in all its fullness” — sits at the heart of everything we do. As a large and vibrant Church of England primary school with 21 classes and over 630 pupils, we are proud of our inclusive, values-led community where every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated.
Our strong Christian ethos is enriched through our close partnership with St James Church and the Bristol Diocese, offering meaningful opportunities for reflection, spiritual growth, and community engagement. We are committed to nurturing the whole child — academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually — so that every pupil can flourish and reach their full potential.
Our teaching is underpinned by an evidence-informed approach, ensuring a broad, balanced, and enriching curriculum that inspires curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of learning.
We can offer you:
- A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
- Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for practical experience and personal growth.
- Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 17 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
- Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise your wellbeing through an additional 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 Mangotsfield CofE 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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