Join Our Team at Lower Meadow Primary Academy!

Position: Lunchtime Supervisor (Maternity Cover until 31st August 2026)
Contract Type: Part-Time (6.25 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Location: Lower Meadow Primary Academy

Are you passionate about supporting children and creating a safe, happy environment during lunchtime? Lower Meadow Primary Academy is looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team. We are a welcoming, inclusive school in Sheffield, part of Astrea Academy Trust. We embrace curiosity, empathy, and resilience, and offer a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially through high expectations and strong community values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise pupils during the lunch period, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Promote positive behaviour and good manners.
• Support children in the dining hall and playground.
• Encourage inclusive play and social interaction.
• Administer basic first aid when required.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Enjoys working with children and is committed to their welfare.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is calm, patient, and able to work as part of a team.
• Can follow school policies and procedures effectively.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A chance to make a real difference in children’s daily school experience.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!