Lunchtime Supervisor - St Matthew's

Overview

The Governors at St. Matthew’s Catholic primary School are looking for an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our wonderful school from September 2026. The right candidate will be committed to providing the best possible outcomes for young children.

Pay Scale: SCP 3 (£3,509 - £3,572 actual)

Term Time Only

Monday - Friday 12:00 - 13:15 - 6.25 hours per week

To start in September 2026

Job Advert & Description

Prime Objectives of the Post:

• Contribute to the successful delivery of the service in accordance with the relevant guidelines, policies and procedures.
• To support children’s development at lunchtimes.
• To supervise and ensure the health and safety of children throughout the lunchtime break.
• To encourage children to treat each other with respect and to follow school’s behaviour policies at all times.
  May from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.

We are looking for a person who:

• Has enthusiasm, energy and flexibility
• Has high expectations of children’s behaviour
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

The school can offer:

• Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils
• A welcoming and friendly school community
• Committed and hardworking Staff
• Experienced and supportive Governing Body and leadership team
• Excellent professional development opportunities through our partnerships with Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust and local teaching school hubs

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £3509 to £3572 per annum

Location

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Saffron Drive
Allerton, Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD15 7NE

Supporting documents

• CES - 3 Model Application Form - Support Staff download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCES - 3 Model Application Form - Support Staff
• CES - Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments Statement download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCES - Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments Statement
• CES - Note to Applicants download_for_offline
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• CES - Recruitment Monitoring Form 20nov23 3 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCES - Recruitment Monitoring Form 20nov23 3
• CES Consent to Obtain References download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCES Consent to Obtain References

• Lunchtime Supervisor - STM 4 download_for_offline
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Safeguarding

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

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