Lunchtime Supervisor at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and friendly Midday Supervisor to join our welcoming Catholic primary school at St Joseph’s, Otley.

The successful candidate will help to ensure that our lunchtime period is safe, happy and enjoyable for all children. The role will involve supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground, encouraging positive behaviour, supporting children's wellbeing and, where appropriate, providing additional support for pupils with individual needs. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and able to build positive relationships with children
• Friendly, approachable and committed to promoting a happy and inclusive lunchtime environment
• Able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents where appropriate
• Calm, flexible and able to respond positively to a range of situations
• A good team player who is reliable and professional
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos and values of the school

What we can offer:

• A friendly and welcoming school where excellence is valued and celebrated
• Happy, friendly children with a thirst for learning and exemplary standards of behaviour
• A strong and supportive leadership team and governing body, committed to developing our staff
• An employee discount scheme, including a cycle to work scheme, gym membership and savings across hundreds of high street and online retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
• A supportive organisation with a commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development

For further information, please contact Vikki Wilkinson, our Office Manager at the school on office@stjosephsotley.org.

• Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026
• Interviews: Thursday 16th July 2026

Please note, CVs cannot be accepted.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure certificate.

In line with KCSiE 2025 we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. 

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.