About Us
Downsbrook Primary School is a thriving, imaginative and forward-thinking school that is full of creativity, ambition and drive. Our aim is to provide all children with the best possible learning opportunities in order to develop into independent, confident and intellectually curious individuals.
We are a small primary School with 311 pupils and we are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust. We work in partnership with our Trust schools as well as our locality group of schools. Since joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust in 2018, Downsbrook has transformed in every aspect and we are delighted to have been rated as a 'Good' school in our March 2022 Ofsted.
Job Details
Ref: 400106
Required: September 2025 or as soon as practicable
Contract: Temporary until July 2026 (may be extended, subject to funding )
Hours: 5 hours per week over 5 days, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Salary: NJC Grade 2, SCP 2 – 3, £24,413 - £24,796 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary - £2,778 p.a.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated, positive, dedicated, emotionally intelligent and enthusiastic team players to join our friendly, caring and committed lunchtime team. In particular, we are looking for supervisors to support children at lunchtimes in promoting positive play, teamwork, and friendship, as well as supporting children with their pastoral care. In addition, the role will include supervising children whilst eating their lunch and, following relevant training, providing minor first aid.
Closing Date: Noon, Tuesday 16th September
Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd September
What You Need to Succeed
Successful applicants will be someone who will:
* Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed, will creating a culture of friendship, positivity and teamwork at lunchtimes, in-line with our school values.
* Like all children and will be able to establish excellent relationships with children and colleagues.
* Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague, whilst being an excellent role model to children.
* Be proactive and have a desire to improve their own practice, whilst being open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues.
* Previous experience of working in a similar role and/or relevant training is desirable, but not
essential.
Further Information
Downsbrook Primary School and Schoolsworks Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office either via email or phone
How to Apply
Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application.
Completed applications should be forward to
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO00857.
Job Reference: SCHO00857