Lunchtime Supervisor

The Pioneer Learning Trust is a small but growing Trust of collaborative schools in Luton and Bedford. The Trust currently consists of The Ferrars Academy, Chantry Primary Academy, Southfield Primary Academy, Whitefield Primary Academy, Ferrars Junior School, Warden Hill Infant School, and Lakeview School.

The Ferrars Academy is a very popular, successful and well resourced academy; rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves in delivering excellence in education, for nursery and infant aged children. We are located on the outskirts of Luton close to the M1, A5 link roads and the L&D hospital. We have a very diverse school population with a range of different languages, religions and cultures. Our children are well behaved and learn in a vibrant and friendly environment.  

About this Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor who will ensure a safe and secure environment for our pupils.

Working hours: 6.25 hours Per Week

Specific working hours can vary depending on whether you are required to work in the main school or the nursery.  

Main School Working Hours Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Nursery Working Hours Monday - Friday 11:30am - 12:45pm

Term time only (38 weeks a year)

£3,652.00 (actual annual salary)

Fixed term contract until August 2027 (with a possibility of extending beyond then)

The successful candidate will be someone who:

Is positive, caring and enthusiastic

Can create excellent relationships with children and staff

Can work as part of a larger team

Can support positive behaviour

Enjoys being with children

Will be pro-active in engaging children in lunchtime activities/play.

If you think you meet the requirements, we would love you to apply to join our friendly and supportive team. Training and development is offered to all employees.

Quotes from our current staff members

“The academy allows me time off to watch my own children’s performances”

“As a new member of staff, I felt welcomed and supported”

“Ferrars offers a friendly, family working environment”

Additional information

• Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English.

• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Internet searches will also be carried out prior to interview.

• Those who were born or have lived outside the UK may need to acquire additional overseas checks, which will be the responsibility of the candidate.

• Experience of working in a school is desirable.

• CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools.

• Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

Successful applicants may be called to interview before the closing date and as such the advert may be withdrawn earlier than stated so early applications are encouraged.

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact [email removed] or call the school office to book an appointment.

The Ferrars Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the wellbeing of all our staff.