Lunch Break Supervisor and Play Leader

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Christ Church Infant School (CCI) is a vibrant, inclusive and aspirational school that strives to keep the wellbeing, education and safeguarding of children at the centre of all we do. Our staff, families, Church and Governors work harmoniously to encourage children to flourish as people as well as learners. We create an environment where every child is empowered, their background celebrated, and their mental health protected. Our Church school vision is reflected in our values-led curriculum, holistic approach to each individual and community-focused experiences. This approach then enables every child in our care to learn to live life in all its fullness, during their educational journey with us.

The value we place on every individual extends to our staff team too, who are our greatest resource within school. We aim to uphold high levels of wellbeing through continued professional development, high aspirations and an ongoing collaborative approach. In all we do at CCI, we keep children at the heart of our work. The following policy aligns with our school vision and ethos, and should be read with this context in mind.

Job Title: Lunch Break Supervisor & Play Leader

Location: Christ Church CofE VC Infant School

Hours: 12:10 PM – 1:40 PM, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £13.48 per hour

About the role:

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Lunch Break Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will help ensure that all pupils enjoy a safe, happy, and positive lunchtime experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervising children in the dining areas, playgrounds, school field, and other school areas during the lunch break.

• Encouraging good manners and positive behaviour.

• Assisting younger children with lunch as needed.

• Promoting inclusion and friendly play, and intervening positively in cases of conflict.

• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils during the lunch period.

• Listen to children read for 30 minutes daily

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine interest in working with children.

• A calm, friendly, and approachable manner.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.

• Experience in a school or childcare setting (preferred but not essential).

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team.

• A well-managed team with caring leadership.

• Relevant training and development opportunities.

• The chance to make a real difference in the school day for our pupils.

How to Apply:

Please either pop into the office or email us to get an application form and hand this in by the time and date below. The closing date for applications is Fri 30th October 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check. We will also be carrying out online checks for all candidates who are invited to interview.

Some roles may need to comply with the ‘Childcare Act 2006’ and the ‘Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009’ where additional disclosure of information will be required.