Key Role Information

Salary
£24,796 pro rata (actual salary £3,525)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/06/2026 09:00
Interview
To Be Confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Grade A
Department
Support Staff
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
6.25
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent                      

Salary: £24,796 pro rata (actual salary £3,525)

Hours: 6.25 hours per week, Term Time Only



Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is looking to recruit a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our current team in securing the safety and welfare of children during lunchtime. The successful applicant will be responsible for the care and well-being of pupils, organising suitable play activities and developing good personal and social skills.

 

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.

 

Previous experience is not necessary but you will need to be a good role model to the children and be reliable and committed.


The successful candidates should:

  1. Embrace and uphold the vision and ethos of our Catholic school; 
  2. Be a good role model 
  3. Monitor the behaviour of pupils and to have the highest regard for pupil safety and well-being 
  4. Have high expectations of pupil behaviour 
  5. Be able to communicate sensitively 
  6. Encourage and assist pupils to eat their lunch, providing special attention for those with additional needs, including dietary requirements 
  7. Lead on playground games and activities, encouraging socialising and play. 


We can offer:

  1. A warm and friendly school with dedicated, supportive staff, parents and governors 
  2. Friendly, positive and well-behaved children who enjoy learning and achieving success 
  3. An inclusive school with a warm, nurturing Christian ethos through our close partnership with families, the parish and wider community.


If you would like further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Sandra McCormick, Trust Business Manager on 01642 806083.


 Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 9am

Interview: To Be Confirmed


Skills

Experience

Supervising children as a parent or careressential
Managing the behaviour of groups of childrenessential
Work effectively as part of a group and individuallyessential
Inspire trust and confidence in childrenessential
Encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all timesessential
Liaise with parents in a professional manneressential
Observe the boundaries of the role, and respect confidential informationessential
Initiate games and activities appropriate to the age of the childrenessential
Relate to children on their levelessential
Remain calm in a crisisessential
Working with groups of children on a voluntary or paid basis
Child development and social interaction
The value of constructive play opportunities
Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to an appropriate standard
Recognise behaviour giving cause for concern, and inform teaching staff
Teach play activities to other Lunch Supervisors
Examine systems critically, and suggest ways of improving efficiency

Personal Attributes

An understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirementsessential
An understanding of the Catholic ethos of NPCATessential

Qualifications

First Aid qualification

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Middlesbrough)

Sandra McCormick

mccormick.s@npcat.org.uk

Sacred Heart Primary School
Ayresome Street
Middlesbrough
North Yorkshire
TS1 4NP
Sandra McCormick
mccormick.s@npcat.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.