Lunchtime Supervisor at Lytchett Matravers Primary School
ROLE: Lunchtime Supervisor
SCHOOL: Lytchett Matravers Primary School
HOURS: 7.5 hours per week, 5 days per week (term time only) plus 1 INSET day (38.2 weeks)
SALARY: Dorset Grade 1 / Scale Point 2 (Actual £4,187; FTE £24,413)
CLOSING DATE: 24 September 2025
START DATE: ASAP
INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed
Lytchett Matravers Primary School is a successful and ambitious school, committed to improving and developing every day. We seek a committed, enthusiastic and exceptional lunchtime supervisor to help support all our children to have a safe and engaging social lunchtime. The successful applicant will be someone with a strong vocational commitment to improving the life chances of our children by treating all children as individuals, listening to their thoughts and feelings, and placing their needs and safety at the heart of the role. The ideal candidate should have a good sense of fun, be reflective, and enjoy working flexibly as part of a team.
About the trust: HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with 37 academies across the South Coast, linked to 6 community-based partnerships, with 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school. All schools with the trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job/Person Summary
* Supervise pupils in designated areas during the midday break, ensuring safety, welfare and conduct in line with school policies.
* Establish safe and appropriate behaviour through intervention or referral to a senior member of staff.
* Supervise movement of pupils to and from dining areas, including personal hygiene requirements.
* Maintain good order in dining areas.
* Assist with collection of food, return of trays, and use of cutlery or drinking facilities during the midday meal.
* Assist in clearance of spillages and cleaning or resetting of tables as appropriate.
* Set up and removal of furniture as required.
* Attend to sickness or minor injuries, provide first aid where needed and summon assistance.
* Record and report any incidents using the school’s agreed procedures.
We are seeking a professional individual who will:
* Be passionate about making lunchtime experiences exciting and memorable
* Be reflective and open to new ideas
* Be a team player who is highly motivated and enthusiastic
* Demonstrate knowledge of the school and how they could contribute to developing the community and opportunities for children
* Live life with a smile
We can offer:
* Excellent CPD opportunities and Development Programmes
* In-house Teaching School
* Induction programme with mentor support
* Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
* Free eye tests up to £25 for users of VDU equipment and up to £60 towards glasses for VDU use (where conditions are met)
* Opportunity to be a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative; termly collaboration with other schools
* Access to Trust Health and Wellbeing pages and a staff benefits portal through Vivup
* Free confidential counselling for staff and family members
Application Procedure
If you wish to apply, please view the job description and complete the application form at www.hamwic.org and return to operationsmanager@lmpsdorset.co.uk. An application pack is also available electronically via our School Operations Manager or in hard copy from the academy office. If a tour of the school is requested, candidates should bring current school ID or photographic ID for verification.
Successful candidates will be subject to online checks. The Hillary Partnership is part of the Hamwic Education Trust. All recruitment and selection practices reflect our safeguarding commitment, including DBS and other checks. If you are not shortlisted, please assume you were not selected.
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