Key Role Information

Salary
£24,796 pro rata (actual salary £2,820)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
23/10/2026 09:00
Interview
Week commencing 2nd November 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Grade A
Department
St George's
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
5.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent                      

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

Hours: 5 hours per week, Term Time Only


St George’s is a joyful, family-friendly Roman Catholic Primary School in the heart of York. Rooted in the values of Kindness, Curiosity and Courage, we are dedicated to helping every child “be the best that they can be – together.” With exceptional outdoor spaces, a nurturing atmosphere, and a strong sense of community, our school is a calm and creative oasis for learning. Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic Faith.

We are looking to recruit a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our current team to work on a 1:1 basis securing the safety and welfare of a pupil during lunchtime. The successful applicant will be responsible for the care and well-being of this pupil, organising suitable play activities and developing good personal and social skills.

The successful candidates should:

  1. Have an enthusiastic and positive personality
  2. Have strong strategies for promoting positive behaviour
  3. Be an effective communicator and work as part of a vibrant team
  4. Be confident when leading physical activities and have strategies that include all children
  5. Have a strong commitment to the school and follow the staff code of conduct
  6. Be able to support the personal, social and emotional development of the children
  7. Be able to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality

We can offer:

  1. A welcoming and highly supportive school and wider community
  2. Friendly children who are eager to learn
  3. A unique and beautiful school environment
  4. Personal and professional development opportunities
  5.  An experienced and committed staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community

If you would like further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office at enquiries@stgeorges.npcat.org.uk 

 Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 9am

Interview: Week commencing 2nd November 2026


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

St George's Catholic Primary School

School Office

enquiries@stgeorges.npcat.org.uk

1 Winterscale Street
York
Fishergate
YO10 4BT

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.