Our School We are proud of our enthusiastic children and dedicated staff team who make St James Primary a friendly and fun-filled school to learn in. St James Primary is at the heart of a diverse and ever-changing community in Oldbury, West Midlands. Embedded in our school is our vision of 'Let us love, let us thrive' and the associated values of love, peace, honesty, friendship, endurance and respect, making St James Primary a wonderful place to work The Governors at St James C E Primary School wish to appoint a permanent Lunchtime Supervisor. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing children's learning skills, who are enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy working with children to join our existing team. This is an important post within our school and the successful candidate will: be able to encourage and develop safe, purposeful and creative play during he lunchtime break which supports the aims and values of the school and enriches the pupils' learning. Be able to work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime in the dining hall. Have patience to work with young children. Be committed to safeguarding our pupils at all times. Application forms can be downloaded from the Sandwell website or our school's website and are returnable directly to the school. Applications can be emailed to contact.us@stjamespri.uk. Telephone Number: 0121 552 5491 Please contact the school on 0121 552 5491 or email lisa.barrett@stjamespri.uk to arrange a visit. Safeguarding statement: St James CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearances, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service/ and or barred list checks. All Posts involving direct contact with Children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. For posts in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a barred list check. It is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity if you are on a barred list. Any convictions listed on a DBS check will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All information provided by applicants and the DBS will be treated in strictest confidence in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. We are also committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. 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 Please note that CVs are not accepted. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. 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 incase any correspondence has been delivered there. Those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. 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. Hours: 5 hours 50 minutes a week, term time only Grade: Band B, SCP 3-4, £24,796 - £25,185 (Actual Salary, £3,411 - £3,510 p.a.) Location: St James CE Primary, Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 1BG Closing Date: Monday 17th November 2025 - 9:00AM Interview Date: Monday 24th November 2025