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Lunchtime Supervisor
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Position: Lunchtime Supervisor
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary
Start Date: 8th September 2026
Location: Greenwich, London, UK
Salary: £14.24 – £15.00 per hour
Hourly rate is dependent on experience. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
Hours of work: 11.45am – 1.15pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) — a consistent, five-days-a-week lunchtime role.
Great with children and looking for rewarding, term-time work that fits around your day? A friendly primary school in Greenwich needs a caring Lunchtime Supervisor to join their pastoral team.
About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Greenwich for a caring, reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils during the lunchtime period, five days a week, term time only.
This is a lovely role for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference to their school day, without needing a background in teaching. Full training and induction will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising pupils in the dining hall and on the playground during lunchtime
- Encouraging positive behaviour, good manners and healthy eating habits
- Organising and supporting structured games and activities
- Responding calmly and appropriately to minor accidents, incidents or behavioural issues
- Reporting any safeguarding or welfare concerns to the designated safeguarding lead
- Working alongside teaching staff and other supervisors as part of a wider pastoral team
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Requirements:
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
- Experience working or volunteering with children is desirable but not essential
- A calm, patient and approachable manner
- Confidence managing groups of children in a busy environment
- The right to work in the UK
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one)
What the School Can Offer:
- A supportive pastoral team and full induction
- Regular, consistent hours during term time
- A friendly, welcoming school community
- The opportunity to build genuine relationships with pupils
- Good transport links across Greenwich
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
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- A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
- Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
- Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process:
If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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