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Lunchtime Supervisor 
Hours: 11 hours per week, term time only 
Salary: £18,105 full time equivalent (term time only)

Start date: 1^st June 2026

Highfields School and Day Nursery are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Lunchtime Supervisor to join our strong and supportive midday team. This is a term-time only position for 11 hours per week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children and understands the importance of creating a safe, positive and caring lunchtime environment. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within a school setting and be confident in managing a variety of situations calmly and professionally.

As part of our lunchtime team, you will play an important role in helping to shape the children of the future by encouraging positive behaviour, supporting social development and ensuring the wellbeing of all pupils during lunch and playtimes.

Key Responsibilities:
– Supervising children in the dining hall and during outdoor playtimes
– Encouraging positive behaviour and respectful interactions
– Supporting children who may require additional help or reassurance
– Setting up and putting away tables, chairs and lunchtime equipment
– Managing the safe entrance and exit of pupils from the dining hall
– Cleaning spillages and helping maintain a safe environment
– Observing play and taking appropriate action to minimise risks
– Supporting the delivery of first aid where required
– Communicating effectively with relevant staff regarding any concerns
– Understanding and following safeguarding procedures at all times

We are looking for someone who:
– Has experience working with children, ideally within a school environment
– Is calm, reliable and responsible
– Has a warm, encouraging and nurturing nature
– Can confidently manage unexpected situations
– Understands the importance of safeguarding in schools
– Works well as part of a team
– Demonstrates initiative and a good level of common sense

In return, Highfields School and Day Nursery can offer a welcoming team environment and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s daily school experience.

For further information or to apply, please contact Highfields School and Day Nursery on office@highfieldssschool.co.uk