Position Overview
Bearwood Primary is looking for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic person to lead a team of lunch supervisors, ensuring lunchtimes run effectively and are a positive experience for all children.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of lunch supervisors during school terms.
- Ensure that lunchtimes run smoothly and safely.
- Maintain a positive and inclusive environment for all children.
- Co‑operate with staff, headteacher and volunteers to support child welfare.
- Conduct or facilitate safeguarding checks and comply with DBS requirements.
Qualifications
- Relevant experience working with children, ideally in a supervisory role.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and DBS procedures.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Fluent spoken and written English (essential).
Position Details
Hours: 9.75 hours daily (11.45‑13.30) plus 1 hour weekly planning meeting (term‑time only, 38 weeks).
Grade: Band D SCP 9‑17 – £27 254 – £31 022 (actual salary £6 270 – £7 325 p.a.).
Location: Bearwood Primary School, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4HA.
Closing Date: Thursday 25 June 2026.
Interviews: To be confirmed.
Recruitment Process
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This does not form part of the short‑listing process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns at the interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check.
Equality and Inclusion
Bearwood Primary is a Disability Confident Employer and encourages equality, diversity and inclusion among its workforce. Applicants who wish to be considered under the scheme will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include these in your application.
Application
All applications should be emailed to headteacher@bearwood.sandwell.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date within 28 working days of the closing date. Please check your junk/spam box for correspondence.
Safeguarding
The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.
