Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor - Middle School
Annual Salary: £3,270 - £3,370 (equivalent to £12.37 - £12.83 per hour). Full Time Equivalent Salary: £23,152 - £23,864 (CLF Grade Ai).
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: Part Time – Monday to Friday, 6.25 hours per week. Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 1.25 hours per day, 12:00 – 13:15.
Start Date: As soon as possible
We look for a passionate and inspiring Lunchtime Supervisor to join our supportive and talented team at King’s Oak Academy Middle School. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.
The Lunchtime Supervisor/School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) will work as part of a team to supervise and support students in Years 5 and 6 during the lunchtime break. Lunchtime Supervisors ensure the safety, general welfare and proper conduct of students during this period and are responsible for making the lunchtime period a positive experience for all.
About you
* Have knowledge of basic hygiene procedures.
* Be able to maintain confidentiality over matters relating to the academy, with students, staff and/or parents.
* Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrate empathy and active listening.
* Be able to relate well to children, young people and adults.
King’s Oak Academy is situated in the heart of the South Gloucestershire community and is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath. The academy has been part of the Cabot Learning Federation since 2011 and benefits from being part of a mature, successful MAT (Cabot Learning Federation) which offers access to excellent professional services and opportunities to work in collaboration with experienced professionals across the Trust.
As an all-through school, King's Oak is in a privileged position to educate children for aged 4-16 and support their respective families in the local community. The academy staff structure and estates are divided into three phases (Lower School = Reception - Year 4, Middle School = Year 5-8, Upper School = Year 9 - 11). This structure ensures that learning is high quality and bespoke for each child, long term relationships are fostered with families and King's Oak employees benefit from the unique CPD and leadership opportunities that are available to them as a result of working in an all-through community school.
Key Dates
* Closing date: 9 November 2025 at 11:59pm
* Shortlisting: 10 November 2025
* Interview date: 14 November 2025
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you
* Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Generous annual leave.
* A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
* Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
* A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
* Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more!
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
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