Lunch-time Supervisor

Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Lunch-time Supervisor                        

Location: Hastings

Salary: £24,482 pro rata, £13.04 per hour (Actual Salary £5849.62)

Contract: Permanent

Hours:  Part-time, term-time only 10 hours per week 11:15am - 1:15pm Monday - Friday

Start date: April 2026

Closing date:  20/04/2026

Interviews: TBC

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Lunchtime Supervisor on a part-time permanent basis. This role will involve taking responsibility for ensuring safe, happy lunchtimes for the pupils at Ark Castledown by engaging in lunch and play activities and taking care of the children during the lunch time period in all areas inside and outside of the school.

The successful candidate will:

·         Have good interpersonal skills

·         Have experience of establishing positive relationships with children

·         Have an enthusiasm for and an active interest in children’s welfare and play

·         Engage pupils in purposeful activity during the lunchtime (during both good weather and ‘wet’ lunchtimes)

·         Be able to use their initiative and be open to new ideas

About our school:

Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a popular school in the heart of Hastings.  Since transitioning to Ark in September 2017, the school has seen significant improvement in all areas. We have a dedicated staff team committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

As part of the Ark schools’ network, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.

 We offer:

·         Comprehensive CPD – we offer twice as many training days as standard.

·         Access to health packages, discounts at major retailers, travel loans and other benefits, through the Ark Rewards scheme.

·         Opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects

How to apply:

·         Please select the role you are applying for on https://arkcastledown.org/jobs  and submit your application by the deadline.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.  

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. 

Job Description: Lunch-time Supervisor

Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher

Start date: April 2026

Hours:11.15am to 1.15pm Monday to Friday (10 hours per week), term time

The Role

To provide lunchtime provision which ensures pupils at Ark Castledown engage in safe and productive play during lunchtime periods.        

Key responsibilities

• Engage in purposeful play activities with the pupils whether indoors or outside.
• Provide positive and firm control by implementing the school behaviour policy.
• Deal with cases of inappropriate behaviour by pupils or report the incident immediately.
• Ensure that any injury or sickness of pupils is reported immediately to the First Aider or and the office. (Where appropriate, administer basic first aid and record all details in the first aid book.)
• Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is maintained for pupils at all times and ensure the hall, playground and surrounding areas are left orderly and clear for school afternoon activities to take place.

Other

• To undertake various other responsibilities as directed by the line manager.
• To undertake the main professional duties of a Lunch-time Supervisor as set out in the ARK Schools pay and conditions of service document

Person Specification: Lunchtime Supervisor

Qualification Criteria

• Right to work in the UK

Experience

• Experience of supervising children at the appropriate age range
• Ideally have experience in a similar role within a school or the education sector.

Personal characteristics

• Able to use initiative and imagination to devise games and play activities for children
• Highly organised and efficient: capable of multi-tasking and working at pace
• Helpful and positive nature, calm and caring

• Positive commitment to pupil welfare
• Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil

Specific Skills

• Have specific strategies to re-direct negative behaviours
• Able to help implement the necessary routines and patterns to establish good behaviour management within the school
• Able to contribute to overall school behaviour records and provide feedback
• Ability to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and the personal health and hygiene of pupils
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Other

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

 Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

We are community primary school that is dedicated to providing the very best education for the children of our town.

We hold a strong child-centred approach to teaching, where consistency, praise, encouragement and challenge are key. We believe that every child has a unique potential and we work hard to inspire and motivate children to achieve their goals.

We know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together, and that parents make an important contribution to children’s achievements at school. We are committed to developing excellent working relationships with our families and all members of our school community.