Lunchtime Supervisor

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor

Location: Croydon, London, England

Pay: £14.24–£15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 23 November 2026; immediate start available

Contract: Part-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor for a school opportunity in Croydon. You will support children during meals and play, helping maintain safe routines and a friendly atmosphere throughout the lunch period.

We are looking for someone attentive and approachable who can spot when a child needs reassurance or help joining in. This part-time role requires reliable availability during the agreed lunchtime shift.

Key responsibilities

• Provide active supervision in dining areas and designated play spaces.
  
• Encourage respectful behaviour, safe games and inclusive participation.
  
• Follow allergy, incident-reporting and safeguarding procedures and hand over concerns.
  

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• Experience caring for or supervising children in a relevant setting.
  
• Confidence giving clear instructions and resolving minor disagreements calmly.
  
• Reliable lunchtime availability; first-aid training is desirable.
  
• Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
  

Pay within the advertised hourly range reflects relevant experience and training. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers

A focused part-time opportunity to support children’s wellbeing during an important part of the school day.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
  
• A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
  
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Apply today

Send your CV and confirm your weekday availability for lunchtime supervision in Croydon.

Email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks.

Reference 225777965

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