St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School,

Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham B25 8QL,

TEL: 0121 783 7232,

Email: applications@stberns.bham.sch.uk

Head Teacher: Miss E Finnegan

 

Lunchtime Supervisor

Required for an immediate start

 

We are looking for someone to join our friendly team at lunchtimes for an immediate start.  You will need to be caring, approachable and enjoy working with children. You will work as part of a team in securing the safety and welfare of pupils during the lunchtime period. The successful candidate will work six and a half hours per week, from Monday to Friday, during term time.

 

Lunchtime supervisors have a range of duties and responsibilities, which may include:

 

• effective supervision of pupils in the dining hall, on the playground and in other parts of the school

• helping pupils with a variety of tasks, such as cutting up their food

• cleaning up spillages

• helping to clear away food and stack tables and chairs after pupils have left the dining hall

• ensuring pupils keep out of areas that are out of bounds, and don't leave the school premises

• dealing with misbehaviour and reporting any problems they are unable to resolve to the duty teacher or head teacher

• tending to pupils who are sick or injured, ensuring they receive appropriate medical attention, and reporting any serious accidents

• being aware of responsibilities under child protection legislation, and reporting concerns to a senior supervisor or the head teacher

• assisting with play activities if required.

 

To work as a lunchtime supervisor, the following skills are essential:

 

• enjoyment of working with children and the ability to control and supervise them

• patience

• the ability to stay calm

• good communication skills

• the ability to work as part of a team

 

Application packs are available from the school office. We will review applications when they are received and invite shortlisted candidates to an informal interview shortly afterwards so we encourage early applications. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 12pm.

 

 

 

St Bernadette’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Successful applicant(s) will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.