A Rewarding Role Right in the Heart of Our School, Join Our Friendly Team at De Lacy Primary School!
Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline:10:00am, Friday 9th January 2026
Interview Date: Friday 16th January 2026
Join Our Outstanding Team at De Lacy Primary School!
We’re looking for multiple friendly and caring Lunchtime Supervisors to join our wonderful school community at De lacy Primary School. If you enjoy working with children and want to help make their lunchtimes happy, safe and fun, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing:
- Helping to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere during lunchtime
- Supervising children in the dining hall, playground and around school to make sure everyone stays safe and happy
- Encouraging good manners and healthy eating habits while supporting children as they enjoy their meals
- Promoting kindness, inclusion and respect so that every child feels part of our school family
This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with children and is looking for a role with flexible, family-friendly hours that fit perfectly around the school day.
If you’re enthusiastic, reliable and enjoy being part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you. Come and help us make lunchtime one of the best parts of the school day!
Contract Details:
- Fixed term contract until 17/07/2026
- 6.25 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Lunchtime hours between 12:00pm and 1:30pm (final times confirmed at interview)
- Term time only (190 working days per year)
About De Lacy Primary School
At De Lacy Primary School, we don’t just aim high – we achieve it every day. Recently judged ‘Outstanding in all areas’ by Ofsted, our school is proud to deliver exceptional outcomes for pupils aged 3–11. Ranked among the top-performing schools in the region, 80% of our pupils reached expected standards in key subjects in 2025, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence.
But what truly sets us apart is our culture: a collaborative, inclusive environment where staff feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.
Part of Pontefract Academies Trust, one of the UK’s top-performing trusts, we set high expectations and embrace innovation to widen every child’s horizons. Our commitment was recognised with the 2025 Regional Trust Benefit School Award. With 95% of staff recommending us as a great place to work and 98% recommending our school to parents, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment and fantastic opportunities for professional growth.
If you’re passionate about helping children thrive and want to work in a school where your contribution is celebrated, De Lacy primary School is the place for you.
What can we offer you?
Be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer a supportive environment with benefits designed to help you thrive:
- For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
- Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
- Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS)
- Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary starting at 26 days, increasing to 31 days following 5 years of service. This is in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
- Cycle to work scheme, Blue Light card, discounted gym membership
- Free eyecare via Specsavers, childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
You can find further information about staff benefits, development opportunities and why you should work with us in the attached ‘Working for us’ booklet and by visiting our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
At Pontefract Academies Trust, we believe every role plays a vital part in helping our children succeed - and that includes our brilliant lunchtime team.
We’re a family of nine schools (seven primary and two secondary), and we’re proud of the exceptional progress we’re making. Our schools consistently achieve results well above the national average, and several have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Our academic success is just as important as the environment we create, providing clean, safe, and welcoming spaces where staff and pupils can thrive.
We value every member of our team. In our most recent staff survey, we received fantastic feedback and won national and regional awards for our workplace culture. Our staff tell us they feel appreciated, supported, and part of something meaningful.
We’re also growing. With a proposed merger with Ark Schools in 2026, we’re excited about the future and the new opportunities it will bring for everyone in our Trust.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a friendly team, and want to make a real difference in your community, we’d love to welcome you to Pontefract Academies Trust.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join a workplace that invests in you, your career, your wellbeing and your future.
Application Process
You can apply for this role using either method:
- Complete an application form via our website
or
- Complete a paper application form by collecting one from reception at De Lacy Primary school or requesting one via email by contacting recruitment@delacy.patrust.org.uk.
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
De Lacy Primary School Website
Contact us
Tel 01977 722620
Email recruitment@delacy.patrust.org.uk