WOODLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR x2 VACANCIES
Grade & Scale point: 1/2, scp 3
Salary: £24,796 Full time equivalent, £3,513 Actual salary, £12.85/hr
Hours of work: 6.25hrs/ week, Monday to Friday, 11.45am to 1.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days per year)
Start date: 1 September 2026
Woodland Primary School is seeking a reliable and dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to become part of our friendly team. The successful candidate will be warm, approachable, and confident in managing behaviour, with a genuine enthusiasm for engaging children in a variety of lunchtime activities.
You will play an important role in promoting positive dining room behaviour and good manners, while also supporting and supervising safe, enjoyable playtime experiences.
Woodland Primary School is a smaller-than-average school with 204 pupils, where we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment. Our mission is to ensure that every child leaves Woodland with happy memories and a positive experience of school life.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Supervision of children throughout the midday lunch break.
- Helping with supervision in the dining hall, during the service of meals, ensuring good eating habits and table manners.
- Plan and deliver games with the children on the playground, encourage group play.
- To resolve any behavioural issues efficiently following the guidance of the senior leaders.
- Care for sick children and those with minor injuries/ailments, providing basic first aid treatment when required.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Experience working with children with varying ages and backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise activities that engage children.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A first aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- A knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
- Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
- A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
- Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
- Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
- A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
- Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
CONDITIONAL OFFER
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 26 June 2026
Interview date: Friday 3 July 2026
