Lunchtime Leader

Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy

Mere Lane

Armthorpe

Doncaster

DN3 2DG

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 5 hours per week term time only, timing to be discussed at interview – dependent on the children’s lunchtime.

Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy is a highly popular school, with a warm, caring, friendly ethos where children and the local community are at the heart of our work. We are passionate that all children should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling with their potential developed to the utmost.

Our vision is that at Shaw Wood we

have Ambition

develop Resilience

strive for Excellence

“Nurturing a love of learning, fostering kindness and respect; by empowering potential, enriching our community for generations to come.”

We currently have 440 pupils on role and with new housing developments locally expect this to increase over the upcoming years. Our parents and families actively support their children and engage in many aspects of school life, including the wider community events, in which we excel.

We are keen to hear from individuals who are passionate about working with children and can contribute to our team as an excellent Lunchtime Leader. We want someone who has the drive and motivation to engage positively with our children and make lunchtimes an enjoyable experience. We value those who have a strong team ethos and are self-motivated to develop themselves alongside the children.

As the successful candidate you will need to have experience of working with primary aged children and have a good standard of written English.

You will enjoy working with children and be:

• responsible for supervising the children whilst they eat their lunch and during their playtime
• proactive, organised, reliable and flexible, with excellent attendance, punctuality and time management
• highly motivated and enthusiastic
• confident, calm, kind, caring and patient
• able to demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility with the capacity to contribute to the wider aspects of school life
• committed to your own professional learning and reflective in your practice
• able to work as part of a team and also be able to use your own initiative
• willing to engage in professional development and learn new skills

We can offer you:

• enthusiastic and caring children who love to learn and play
• parents who show a keen interest in the education and welfare of their children
• a commitment to your continuing professional learning and career development
• a well-resourced working environment
• good humoured, industrious, highly skilled and enthusiastic colleagues
• supportive and effective leadership and Governors
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• An annual wellbeing day

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role.

Please contact Michelle Connolly, Office Manager via e-mail at admin@shawwood.doncaster.sch.uk or alternatively ring on 01302 831307 to arrange your visit. We look forward to meeting you.

The closing date is 8:00am on Monday 12th October 2026 and interviews will take place during week commencing 12th October 2026.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The application form and information pack is available by request from the school: admin@shawwood.doncaster.sch.uk or 01302 831307