Lunchtime Supervisor at Oyster Park Primary Academy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our pupil supervision team working within our Communication and Interaction SEND Unit for EYS and Key Stage 1 pupils (The Harbour).  This role requires you to be flexible, adaptable and to be able to show compassion and empathy.

 We are looking for someone who will join our team who will:

• Have the ability to work with and communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
• Provide support/supervision for pupils during lunch periods both in and out of the provision or dining hall to ensure a safe environment at all times.
• Support the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils.
• Be an enthusiastic team member and have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Deal with any injuries as they occur and report any issues to the class teacher at the end of the lunch break.
• Encourage and support pupils during the lunch break to participate in organised games.
• Have the skills to ensure that lunchtimes are safe, healthy and fun.

You will have:

• A  good standard of education.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
• The ability to relate well to children.
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.

What can you expect from us?

 As a valued colleague within our Trust, you can expect:

• Unwavering support and a culture of collaboration:  you will benefit from exceptional support from our executive leaders, leadership teams, and dedicated Trust specialists across key areas including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT and compliance.  At Castleford Trust collaboration is at the heart of everything we do – your success is our shared success.
• Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters to us.  You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.  Throughout our local community, you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks.  We regularly review and update our services to meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and careers.
• Working together to achieve excellence for all: all the academies within the Trust have a strong purpose and seek to have a positive impact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage.  We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations and aspirations for pupils and colleagues alike.

Closing date for Applications: Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Friday 10 July 2026.  Interviews will be held Wednesday 15 July 2026.   

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

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.   

 All completed application forms should be submitted through the My New Term Portal https://mynewterm.com/candidate-registration