Required as soon as possible (subject to satisfactory clearances) We are seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor who is energetic, positive and calm to join our friendly team. Successful applicants will: Be effective communicators with young people and a positive role model Have the confidence to reinforce school expectations whilst forming positive relationships with adults and children. Have the necessary confidence and patience if they are required to work with young children in need of particular support whilst eating and playing Be energetic, physically active, fun and demonstrate positive play skills and interaction with our children. 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 James Primary 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 or by emailing or telephoning 0121 552 5491 for an electronic application pack. Applications should be returned to the school via email at contact.us@stjamespri.uk or by posting to the school St James Primary School, Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 1BG. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Hours: 5 hours 50 minutes a week, term time only Grade: Band B, SCP 4 (£25,185 p.a.) - Actual Salary, £3,465 - £3,510 p.a. Hourly Rate £13.05 Location: St James CE Primary, Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 1BG Closing Date: Monday 29th July 2026 Shortlisting: Tuesday 30th June 2026 Interview Date: Monday 6th July 2026