We are looking for a lunchtime supervisor to work 7 hours per week, term time, Monday - Friday, within a team at Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School to make the lunchtime experience happy and healthy. 

 You will be responsible for the care and well-being of pupils during their lunchtime session. You will need to be reliable and dedicated, have an interest in working with children and be an excellent role model for our pupils by demonstrating qualities of compassion, fairness and politeness.  

 Within the trust you will have:  

➢ Opportunities to share ideas and improve both your own and the school’s practice  

➢ A personalised career development plan  

➢ Your professional ambitions actively encouraged and supported  

 The school will provide:  

➢ You with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, including those who are deemed vulnerable and disadvantaged.  

➢ Provide excellent CPD to support you in your career development 

 Our school:  

➢ has pupils who are enthusiastic and highly motivated, with a love of learning, and who thrive in a creative and challenging atmosphere is committed to supporting continuous professional development. 

➢ has a team of staff that is recognised for its dedication to our children’s learning and serving its local community. Staff are friendly and demonstrate a rigorous approach to teaching and learning.  

➢ has an inclusive, warm and welcoming atmosphere providing an excellent learning environment.  

Duties will include:  

➢ Being responsible for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of our children during lunchtime, following procedures and practices of the school.  

➢ Being a team player with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment.  

➢ Creating play opportunities for children.  

➢ Being energetic, caring and flexible and instilling a sense of pride in the school environment to all our children.  

➢ Supporting the social and emotional development of our children. 

 In return, we can offer:  

➢ friendly, happy and well-behaved children who are keen and eager to learn. 

➢ a caring and supportive team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best lunchtime experience for our pupils. 

➢ professional development opportunities, including first aid training.  

We strongly suggest you call to arrange an informal visit and meet the team that will set you on the right path towards a successful career. 

To apply:  

Applications are being accepted through My New Term. If you would like to discuss this role before submitting your application, please contact us via email at jhull@woodthorpe.drbignitemat.org or phone 01214645203. 

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. 

Safeguarding:  

Please note: In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer.  

The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.  

As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.  

The Trust welcomes diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this 

The closing date Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 1.00pm.  

Interviews W/C 23rd March 2026