At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise lunchtime activities, support children, and promote positive behaviour.
- Company: Hugo Meynell CofE Primary School, a nurturing environment for young learners.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, local government pension scheme, and first aid training provided.
- Other info: Join a supportive community committed to safeguarding and child welfare.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while enjoying a fun, part-time role.
- Qualifications: Team player with a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 13.48 - 13.48 £ per hour.
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to provide high quality lunchtime supervision to our children during the school lunch break. The role will include:
- Supporting our children in the dining room
- Promoting positive pupil behaviour
- Assisting the children with table manners
- Helping to clear away plates and cutlery
- Assisting with the children’s personal needs
- Interacting and supporting in playground activities
- Administering basic first aid for minor injuries (first aid training will be available)
The ideal candidates should be able to work as part of a team and relate well to children and adults.
Safeguarding information: Hugo Meynell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The person appointed will be engaging in regulated activity with children.
This is because they will either:
- Be responsible on a regular basis in a school for teaching, instructing, caring for or supervising children
- Be working on a regular basis in a school, where the work gives opportunity for unsupervised contact with children
- Engage in intimate or personal care, even if this happens only once
It is an offence to apply for this vacancy if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. A policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on the school website.
The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, and as part of our pre-employment checks, publicly available social media profiles of shortlisted candidates will be reviewed before interview.
Hugo Meynell Primary School’s Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection arrangements are available on the school website.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 23rd November 2026
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 26th November 2026
Hugo Meynell Primary School, Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4NU
01630 672287
office@hugomeynell.staffs.sch.uk
Lunchtime Supervisor - Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School in Market Drayton employer: Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is an attractive employer due to its commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment. Employees enjoy benefits such as membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working hours. The school fosters a culture of care and enthusiasm, making it a rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School Recruitment Team
