Our School
Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School is a happy, inclusive and safe school where our children thrive. We are situated in a small rural village on the outskirts of Scunthorpe where the school is at the heart of the community.
We aim to provide an education of the highest quality and all that we do is shaped by our vision: “Learning Together with Hope. Aspiring to be Agents of Change”. Three words from our vision – wisdom, resilience & inclusive - shape our curriculum and improve outcomes for children.
Our Christian Values of respect, hope, friendship, compassion, resilience and equality are important to us and they underpin all the work that goes on within our school encouraging our young people to become thoughtful and sensitive, as well as well-educated, members of our culturally diverse and multi-faith society.
The Vacancy
5 hours per week (1 hour per day, term time only, 12pm – 1pm)
The successful candidate should have a flexible approach and will be confident in delivering a high level of support to our children over the lunchtime period.
Applicants should be well organised, have a good communication skills and able to work as part of a team of lunchtime supervisors.
The role and duties will include:
– Supporting children with their mid-day meal,
– Organising and delivering play activities on the playground,
– Caring for the children\’s health and well-being,
– Supervising a class when it is a wet playtime.
Applicants should:
– Possess a natural affinity with children,
– Be positive in their approach and have a calm and caring nature,
– Have a basic understanding of food hygiene,
– Have a basic understanding of first aid,
– Have a basic understanding of health and safety.
Please come and visit us to experience our happy and welcoming environment for yourself.
Please contact Mrs Suzanne Adkinson, our Headteacher, on 01724 842246 or email – to arrange a suitable date and time.
Further information about our school can also be found on our website
Applications forms, job descriptions and employee specifications are available online on the North Lincolnshire Council Website.
Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interview date: W/B 23rd March 2026
Thank you for taking the time to look at this vacancy. If you apply and are successful in gaining an interview, the school will contact you.
Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.