Key Role Information

Salary
£24,796 pro rata (actual salary £2,820)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
31/07/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
A
Department
Lunchtime Supervisor
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
5.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent                      

Salary: £24,796 pro rata (actual salary £2,820)

Hours: 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only 


St Margaret Clitherow’s 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 candidate will be responsible for the care and well-being of pupils, organising suitable play activities and developing good personal and social skills.


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 the school office on 01642 835370.


 Closing date: Friday 31st July 2026 at 9am

Interview: To be confirmed


Skills

Experience

Inspire trust and confidence in childrenessential
Supervising children as a parent or careressential
Work effectively as part of a group and individuallyessential
Encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all timesessential
Observe the boundaries of the role, and respect confidential informationessential
Managing the behaviour of groups of childrenessential
Remain calm in a crisisessential
Initiate games and activities appropriate to the age of the childrenessential
Liaise with parents in a professional manneressential
Relate to children on their levelessential

St Margaret Clitherow's Catholic Primary School

Sandra McCormick

enquiries@smc.npcat.org.uk

St Margaret's Grove
Middlesbrough
South Bank
TS6 6TA
Sandra McCormick
enquiries@smc.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.