Playground and Lunchtime Supervisor at Surbiton High Boys' Preparatory School
Salary £28,645 FTE (actual salary £6,880)
Contractual hours 11.67
Basis Part Time
Region Kingston Upon Thames
Job category/type Support Staff
Date posted 31/10/2025
Job reference REQ004127
Start Date January 2026
Contract Permanent, part-time (36 weeks per year)
Hours Monday to Friday, 11:50am 2:10pm (11.67 hours per week)
We are seeking a caring and proactive Playground and Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team at Surbiton High Boys Preparatory School. This is a rewarding role where you will help create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for pupils during their break and lunchtime.
What You’ll Do
* Supervise pupils during lunch and play, encouraging healthy eating and good table manners.
* Support younger children with opening packaging and cutting food.
* Lead fun and engaging playground games to ensure every child feels included.
* Monitor safety and wellbeing, responding promptly to accidents or illness.
* Maintain a clean and tidy dining and play area.
* Work closely with staff to support pupils pastoral needs.
What We’re Looking For
* Warm, approachable and able to build positive rapport with pupils.
* Organised, reliable and able to use initiative.
* A team player with a flexible, can‑do attitude.
* Excellent communication skills and a positive, approachable manner.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
At Surbiton High School, we pride ourselves on our supportive and vibrant community. You’ll play a key role in pupils’ daily experience, helping them feel safe, happy and ready to learn.
Surbiton High Boys Preparatory School and Surbiton High Girls Preparatory School are part of Surbiton High School. Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community. Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches. Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
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