Lunchtime Supervisor at Castleford Park Junior Academy

Your role will include:

• Supervision of pupils during lunch time periods; ensuring a safe environment at all times.
• Ensuring any behavioural issues are reported and dealt with using the Academy procedures and don’t go unchallenged.
• Providing support to pupils where necessary whilst assisting to develop their independence.
• Facilitating team games and activities to keep pupils engaged.
• Assisting with keeping a clean and tidy lunchtime environment.
• Feeding back to the class teacher about the lunchtime period.
• Reporting any potential safeguarding issues through to a designated safeguarding lead without delay.
• Supporting the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive Academy Trust and therefore welcome applications from all sectors, including those who do not have an education background.

Closing Date for Applications:  9am Monday 28th August 2026.

Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortlisting and interview will take place following the closing date.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

School Visits & Informal Discussions: We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school, or to contact if you have any questions regarding the position. 

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.