Lunchtime Supervisor

 Required for: As soon as possible

Hours: 7.5 hours a week, term time only (working hours to be confirmed by the Principal)

Salary: Fixed point at Grade 2 Point 3 (FTE £24,796). Actual salary is £4,504

Responsible to: Office Manager

Status: Permanent

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

Pegasus is a one form entry, family orientated academy in the heart of North Birmingham. Our Castle Vale community strives for the very best for their learners.  We are thrilled to say that our academy was judged to be a ‘GOOD’ school by Ofsted in June 2021. We are looking for new staff to join our incredible team – do you possess the creativity, passion and skills to help us achieve even greater things?

Ofsted June 2021 ‘Pupils are happy to be at school. Staff make sure that school is a safe space for pupils. Staff and pupils get on well. Pupils behave well and play sensibly together.’

Children at Pegasus love coming to school and are keen to learn. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive academy with high expectations and a commitment to providing the very best for all our learners.

You will be part of a very supportive team whose successful aim is to help learners reach their full potential within this forward-looking academy.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic lunchtime supervisor who is committed to supporting our learners and teachers.

The successful candidate will be assisting with feeding at lunchtime in the canteen and supervising the playground to ensure a safe environment for all our learners.

About this Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and proactive Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly team at academy name. You will help create a safe, positive, and happy environment for pupils during the lunchtime break, both in the dining areas and outside in the playground.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising learners in the dining hall, playground, and other areas during lunchtime.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and ensuring learners follow the school rules.
• Supporting young people to play safely, resolve minor disputes, and develop social skills.
• Assisting younger pupils with eating and clearing away meals.
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming lunchtime environment.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has a friendly, approachable, and patient manner.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Is reliable, punctual, and committed to the wellbeing of our learners.
• Previous experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential – training will be provided.

Why Join Summit Learning Trust? 

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

The closing date is midday Monday 6^th January 2026, and it is expected that interviews will be held shortly after.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.  Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.