At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support children during lunchtime, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Company: Vicarage Primary School, a vibrant multicultural school within the New Vision Trust.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term-time work, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on equality and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and help shape children's lunchtime experiences in a diverse community.
- Qualifications: Passion for child welfare, good communication skills, and a commitment to healthy eating.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 35892 £ per year.
Location: Vicarage Primary School
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
Hours: 7.5 hours per week.
Vicarage Primary School is a vibrant multicultural school that is looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to work in our large and thriving school situated within a richly diverse community. We are part of the New Vision Trust. You would be joining a friendly and hardworking staff team determined to support our children during this important part of the school day.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is committed to maximising children’s lunchtime experiences and will ensure that all pupils have a safe and happy lunchtime;
- Has a good knowledge and understanding of the importance of play for primary age children;
- Has a good understanding of food safety and promoting healthy eating;
- Has excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with all members of the school community, especially children;
- Has high levels of initiative and confidence;
- Is a great team player, excellent communicator and has an enthusiastic approach to the role;
- Has the desire to make a difference!
Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. A commitment to a multicultural, diverse environment and equal opportunities is essential. Vicarage 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. Successful applications will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical questionnaire. A disqualification declaration questionnaire may be required for this post. Vicarage Primary School as part of the New Vision Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS, qualification and reference checks. This role is not exempt from ROA 1974. A self-disclosure is required for this post, as well as an enhanced DBS certificate and barred list check. Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant employer: Sirjohnheron
Sandringham Primary School is an outstanding employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, dedicated to the growth and well-being of both its staff and students. Located in the culturally rich London Borough of Newham, the school offers unique opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a supportive team environment, making it an ideal place for those passionate about nurturing children's development through play.
