Lunchtime Supervisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our supervision team. This role requires you to be flexible, adaptable and be able to show compassion and empathy whilst remaining assertive.

We are looking for someone who will join our team who will:

• Have the ability to work with and communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Provide support/supervision for students during lunch periods both in and out of the dining hall to ensure a safe environment at all times.
• Support the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all students.
• Ensure all misbehaviour is reported using Academy procedures and that no misbehaviour goes unchallenged.
• Remain assertive whilst showing compassion and empathy.
• Be an enthusiastic team member.

You will have:

• A Good standard of education.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and students.
• The ability to relate well to children.
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.

As a valued colleague within our Trust, you can expect:

• Unwavering support and a culture of collaboration: you will benefit from exceptional support from our executive leaders, leadership teams and dedicated Trust specialists across key areas including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT and compliance. At Castleford Trust collaboration is at the heart of everything we do - your success is our shared success.
• Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters to us. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. Throughout our local community you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks. We regularly review and update our services to meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and careers.
• Working together to achieve excellence for all: all the academies within the Trust have a strong moral purpose and seek to have a positive impact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage. We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations and aspirations for pupils and colleagues alike.

Closing date for Applications: Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is Monday 22 June 2026 at 8am with interviews taking place shortly after.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.

All completed application forms can be submitted through the My New Term Portal https://mynewterm.com/candidate-registration