Lunchtime Supervisor (permanent and casual) - Moldgreen Community Primary School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Moldgreen Community Primary

Hours

7.50 hours per week (1 substantive and 2 casual) Term tim only

Number of Jobs

Numerous

Location(s)

12 The Avenue, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8AE

Position type

Permanent, Casual

Grade

3

Salary

£4,413.22 + MRS for casual role

Advert Wording

Salary: Grade 3, term-time only

Hours: Term time only; 1.5 hours per day

Contract: 1 permanent role, 2 casual roles available

Start date: As soon as possible after Wednesday 04 November 2026

Closing date: Monday 02 November 2026 at 12.30pm

Interviews: Wednesday 04 November 2026

Are you someone who enjoys working with children and helping to create a positive school environment?

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. This is a rewarding role at the heart of school life, helping to ensure that pupils have a safe, enjoyable and active lunchtime experience. You will be part of a friendly and supportive staff team who are committed to helping every child thrive.

A typical day might include

• Supervising pupils in the dining hall and on the playground.
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting good manners.
  • Supporting children with their social interactions and play.
  • Helping to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils during the lunch break.
  • Responding appropriately to minor accidents and incidents.
  • Working closely with teaching and support staff to maintain a positive school environment.

What you will bring

• A genuine enjoyment of working with children.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to remain calm, patient and positive.
  • Reliability and punctuality.
  • An awareness of safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to make a real difference to children's daily school experience.
  • A welcoming and supportive school community.
  • Access to training and professional development.
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

How to apply

Please complete the attached application form, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. CVs cannot be accepted in place of a completed application form.

Safeguarding

Moldgreen Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post carries safeguarding responsibilities, including access to confidential safeguarding information and contact with pupils.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check, satisfactory references (requested before interview), verification of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK, and occupational health clearance. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; protected convictions and cautions need not be disclosed, and a criminal record will not necessarily bar appointment.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please let us know if you need any adjustments to apply or attend interview.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

02 November 2026, 12:30 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description

2 JD and Person Spec.pdf – 135KB