Lunchtime Supervisor

Term Time Only. Hourly Paid. Lunchtime hours,
Typically 10.30 am – 1.30pm, with some flexibility if needed.

Great people. Change lives.

Do you care about supporting young people and creating a safe, welcoming environment where students can thrive?

We're looking for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. This is more than a supervision role. You'll be a visible and approachable presence across our communal spaces, helping students feel safe, included and connected whilst promoting positive behaviour and safeguarding.

Please note, interviews are planned to take place week commencing 9th November. Further details will be communicated at shortlisting stage. 

What you'll do

• Build positive relationships with students, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment during lunchtimes.
• Be a visible presence across the refectory and communal areas, helping students feel safe, supported and connected.
• Promote positive behaviour, respect and high standards in line with our FREDIE values.
• Identify and report safeguarding and welfare concerns, ensuring students receive the support they need.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, challenges and behavioural concerns, seeking support where required.
• Monitor communal areas and contribute to a calm, safe and orderly college environment.

What you’ll bring

• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them feel safe, valued and included.
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships with students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour calmly, fairly and consistently.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to respond sensitively to student concerns.

What you're like

• Student-centred. You put students' safety, wellbeing and sense of belonging at the heart of everything you do.
• Approachable. Students feel comfortable talking to you, and colleagues know they can rely on your support.
• Observant. You notice when something doesn't seem right and take appropriate action to support students and maintain a safe environment.
• Calm and confident. You remain professional under pressure and can handle challenging situations with sensitivity and good judgement.
• Inclusive. You value diversity and are committed to ensuring every student feels respected, supported and able to thrive.
• Professional. You understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.

Essentials 

• Right to work in the UK.
• You'll need an enhanced DBS check, if you get the job, we'll do this for you.
• You're committed to safeguarding and inclusion

Why work with us?

Time to recharge

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays
• Family-friendly leave policies

Wellbeing as well as work

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health and confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

Financial peace of mind

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard and Tusker Green Car Scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

Clear progression routes

• Ongoing professional and leadership development
• Support to maintain your professional competence and CPD
• Opportunities to influence College-wide safety, assurance and organisational improvement
• Opportunities to step up, specialise or develop your career across the College

Read more about our benefits.

Please complete our application form in full. We can’t accept CVs.