Lunchtime Supervisor in Newcastle upon Tyne

Employer: St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Salary Grade BB02

Posted: 24th July 2026

Expires: 31st August 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date: 14th September 2026

Job ID: 1566656

Appointment of Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant Level 1

Permanent Contract 7.5 hours per week - Term time only plus 3 training days

Grade BB02 £25,185 per annum pro rata, actual £4,334 per annum

Post Commencing Monday 14th September or shortly after.

This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour.

At St Mark’s we live and learn in faith and love, through Jesus’ teachings. Our school is a place where we can grow as a family, helping each other to lead full and happy lives.

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to ensure the safety and welfare of our pupils on the school site during the mid-day break.

Duties include:

• Supervision of pupils during their lunchtime, making sure they are safe, talking to them, encouraging eating, supporting play and good behaviour.
• Maintaining discipline throughout the lunchtime breaks in accordance with guidance given by the Head Teacher and to report back accordingly.
• Ensuring that an accurate record of incidents is maintained using appropriate procedures.
• Attending to first Aid needs as required, with appropriate training.

We can offer:

• A strong Catholic ethos where all are valued.
• Happy, confident and motivated pupils who embrace new challenges.
• Friendly and committed staff.
• An active and supportive Local Governing Committee.

If you feel you can demonstrate the characteristics we are looking for and have the appropriate relevant experience that meets the demands of the post, then we would like to hear from you.

The Local Governing Committee of St Mark’s Catholic Primary School and the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An offer of employment would be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Closing date for applications: Monday 31st August

Shortlisting will be held on: Tuesday 1st September 9am

Interviews will be held on Friday 4th September

St Mark’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).

School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013).