St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Lunchtime supervisor
Lunchtime supervisor at St Joseph's Catholic Academy, based in Leicester, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
- DBS check
Reference 90b2f0ab125be212447736934df08fb8b6690759
About the role
You will:
Supervise pupils during lunchtime, both in the dining hall and on the playground.
Encourage positive behaviour and support children in developing friendships and social skills.
Promote safe play and ensure the wellbeing of all pupils.
Assist pupils where needed and provide support to younger children.
Help maintain a clean and orderly dining environment.
Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns.
Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure a positive lunchtime experience for all children.
What We're Looking For
We are interested in hearing from applicants who:
Enjoy working with children.
Are patient, calm and approachable.
Can confidently manage behaviour and encourage positive conduct.
Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Understand the importance of safeguarding and pupil welfare.
Are reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Share our commitment to inclusion, equality and high standards.
Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit your application no later than the closing date stated above. You will receive an automated response from our vacancies inbox to confirm your application has been received. We warmly encourage applicants to visit our schools. Please contact the school offices to arrange an appointment.
Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?
- Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
- Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
- Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
- Employees are eligible for free childcare during their working hours if their child attends a before-school or after-school club operated by the school.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Perks at Work - Access to discounts from high street retailers
About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development.
The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.
Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
Learn more about us on our socials:
Instagram: @StThomasAquinasCMAT
Facebook: @StThomasAquinasCMAT
LinkedIn: @st-thomas-aquinas-catholic-multi-academy-trust
Reference: 90b2f0ab125be212447736934df08fb8b6690759 · Posted 30 minutes ago · Closes 23 Nov 2026 · Listed via St Joseph's Catholic Academy
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