LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR WANTED!

Start Date: 5^th January 2026 or earlier if possible

Salary: Scale point C2 - £24413.00 FTE, Actual Salary £ 5535.56 per annum

Contract: 10 hours/week, 38 weeks/year (working hours 11:40 – 1:40 daily)

St James CE Primary School is a relationship-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos and a county-wide commitment to children with SEMH needs through our Local Authority funded specialist provision.

We are looking for a lunchtime supervisor to work term time, Monday – Friday, within a team to make the lunchtime experience for our children positive, happy and healthy.

We are looking for:

·        Someone who will strive to make the lunchtime experience for our children as positive as possible by building good relationships and responding to playground issues fairly;

·        Someone who understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy;

·        An individual who has high expectations of healthy eating and table manners and supports the children to develop good eating habits;

·        A person who understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct;

·        Someone who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.

·        An energetic individual who smiles often, engages with the children and models the values and ethos of St James at all times.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 1^st December 2025

Interviews: Thursday 4^th December 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions.