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Lunchtime Supervisor

Edith Moorhouse Primary School · Carterton · Oxfordshire

Job description

  • Location: Edith Moorhouse Primary School, Carterton[cite: 1, 2]

  • Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

  • Hours: 5 hours per week (12:00pm - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday)

  • Actual Salary: £2,809.53 (Grade 3)

  • Closing Date: 14th September - 10 a.m.

  • Interview Date: date to be confirmed

  • Start Date: As soon as available

    Why This Role Matters

    Our lunchtime team ensures that the midday break is a positive, structured, and social experience. You are not just supervising an hour; you are the consistent, trusted adult our pupils can turn to if they are troubled, ensuring their safety and welfare across the dining hall and playground.

    What You’ll Bring
    • A calm, patient, and positive approach to supporting children with their social skills and play.

    • The ability to work effectively within a committed team to manage dining hall routines, including helping children with trays and maintaining a clean environment.

    • A proactive attitude toward supervising outdoor play safely, including monitoring activities on our popular trim trail.

    • Excellent communication skills to report incidents clearly and follow school procedures.

    • A strong commitment to safeguarding principles and the welfare of young people.

    The Edith Moorhouse Difference

    At Edith Moorhouse Primary School, we place relationships at the heart of what we do. We offer a welcoming school community in Carterton where support staff are highly valued partners in our daily routine. You will work within a collaborative team, receive direct support from a Senior Lunchtime Supervisor, and engage with relevant training to help you succeed in your role.

    The River Learning Trust Connection

    Edith Moorhouse Primary School is proud to be part of the River Learning Trust (RLT)[cite: 1, 2]. Together, we are better, faster, and stronger.

    • Professional Security: Access to a secure, government-backed pension scheme (LGPS).

    • Shared Growth: Support for professional development and access to Trust-wide learning opportunities[cite: 1, 3].

    • The Whole Person: 24/7 confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.

    Compliance & Safeguarding (Verbatim)

    River Learning Trust and Edith Moorhouse Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

    We actively value the "different contributions" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

    Note: We do not accept CVs; please apply via My New Term. We reserve the right to interview and appoint exceptional candidates early.

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About this school

Edith Moorhouse Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
337
Avg teacher salary
£43,391
Pupil:teacher ratio
22.8:1
Academy trust
RIVER LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3HP

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Salary
£2,809.53 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
7 September 2026
Closing date
14 September 2026

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