Come and join our St Martin’s family! At St Martin’s, we pride ourselves on creating joyful, inclusive and high‑quality play experiences for our children. As part of our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) journey, we believe that play is not just a break in the day - it is a vital part of learning and wellbeing. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and pro-active Lunchtime Supervisor (OPAL Play) to join our friendly and talented team. We are looking for someone who is kind and nurturing, ensuring safe and happy lunchtimes with a focus on positive play opportunities for pupils. This role is Monday – Friday, 11:55am – 1:10pm, for a start of 1st September 2026 (subject to satisfactory clearances) We are looking for someone who: is passionate about providing the best experiences for children is happy to work outside in all weathers, as we will be outside all year round is a happy smiley person who is looking for an exciting opportunity to join a successful team can work in partnership with staff enhancing the culture of teamwork has previous experience working with children can assist children in the dinner hall to choose and eat a healthy lunch, encouraging the use of good manners and social skills is able to promote play activities with children and has good organisational skills can be a role model for children and adults by treating them with respect & acting fairly, implementing the school’s Behaviour and Relationship Policy is prepared to administer simple First Aid and deal with children who are sick or distressed is able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents is able to hand over to staff as necessary confident in speaking with pupils, parents and staff in regards to behaviour The key responsibilities for this post are as follows (a comprehensive job description is available): To supervise, care for, and play with the children both indoors and outdoors during lunchtimes. Promote good behaviour around school. Supervising children during lunchtime, both indoors and outdoors. Assist children in tidying all areas during and following lunch. Contribute to the planning and organisation of the OPAL Lunchtime activities Work with children aged 4-11 playing fun activities and games and all organising necessary any equipment. Assist school in establishing an exciting, purposeful and safe lunchtime environment, which enables children to feel secure and happy. Build positive relationships with the pupils by being friendly and approachable, and prioritise their well-being and welfare during lunchtimes Encourage excellent lunchtime behaviour and address any incidents by following the Behaviour and Relationships policy Work co-operatively alongside other members of the lunchtime team and wider school staff. Encourage and provide positive play opportunities for pupils (OPAL) We can offer: A positive, welcoming environment in a school frequently described as having ‘a warm, family feel’ by those that work here and visit. A dedicated, caring and hard-working staff to work with and build positive relationships with. A warm, caring school, where leaders work hard to support staff and pupil well-being. Friendly families and governors who are keen to work alongside school staff, as part of our St Martin’s family. Delightful, hard-working students who are well behaved and contribute ideas and positive attitudes to school-life. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website St Martin's CofE Primary School - I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength - Philippians 4:13 CV’s will not be accepted. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Applications forms are available below and should be returned to: office@st-martins.sandwell.sch.co.uk We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Hours: 6.25 hours per week – term time only Grade: Grade B, SCP 4 (£25,185 p.a.) - Actual Salary, £3,714 - £3,763 p.a. Location: St Martin's Church of England Primary School, Lower Church Ln, Tipton DY4 7PG Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 Shortlisting: Wednesday 1st July 2026 Interviews: w/c Monday 6th July 2026