Job description
Lunchtime Supervisor
Part-time, Term Time Only
Monday to Friday, 12:00pm–1:30pm
Salary: £13.05 Hourly Pay
We are looking to appoint a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Whickham School.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in ensuring that students have a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience. You will help to supervise pupils in the dining hall and around the school site, promote positive behaviour and support the wellbeing of our students during the lunchtime period.
This role would particularly suit parents, carers, retirees, or anyone seeking part-time work during school hours.
Who you are
You are:
Approachable, caring and patient
Reliable, punctual and organised
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Confident communicating with young people and colleagues
Calm under pressure and able to use your initiative when required
Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Dedicated to supporting the values and ethos of Whickham School
Experience of working with children or young people is desirable, although not essential. Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
A good standard of literacy and numeracy is required, together with a willingness to undertake relevant training.
Ready to join our team?
Want to see it for yourself? We actively encourage people who are considering applying to come for a visit. Please contact Zack Arkle (Premises Manager) at zarkle@whickhamschool.org to arrange a suitable time.
Application deadline: 9am Friday 10th July Submit applications to: recruitment@whickhamschool.org
Application forms can be downloaded from the Whickham School website, where you will also find further information about the school and the role.
Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Whickham School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,721
- Avg teacher salary
- £52,871
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
- Academy trust
- WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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.
Location
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5AR
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- Salary
- 13.05
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 25 June 2026
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
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