Lunchtime Supervisor - Oakdene Primary Academy ()

Lunchtime Supervisor

Working Hours:

5 hours per week

Working Weeks:

Term-time only (38 weeks per year)

Salary Scale Range:

NJC Point 3 (actual starting salary £2916 per annum)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Start Date:

November 2026

Location:

Oakdene Primary Academy, Halidon Way, Billingham, TS23 3NS

Job Reference Number: ELTSEP2628

About us

The successful candidate will become part of a vibrant, supportive, and ambitious school community.

Oakdene Primary Academy is an exceptional place to work and as part of the Enquire Learning Trust, we offer excellent professional development opportunities and effective working partnerships between our schools.

Oakdene offers visionary and dynamic leadership that empowers staff; access to high-quality CPD and professional growth opportunities; a stimulating, well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment; a strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming atmosphere; experienced and skilled colleagues who work collaboratively; and delightful, enthusiastic children and supportive parents and governors.

About the role

Oakdene Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to support lunch times. You will ensure that all our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the Lunchtime Supervisory Team to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play experiences for all. This team are also responsible for ensuring all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunchtime, whilst maximising the time they can spend outside playing.

What we are looking for

• We are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and energetic individual who
• Is kind, caring, nurturing and approachable.
• Ideally has experience of working with children.
• Can facilitate play opportunities
• Can offer care, support, and advice for children during lunchtime.
• Has, or is willing to complete, First Aid training.

What we can offer

• Membership of Tyne and Wear Pension Fund (in partnership with Teesside Pension Fund)
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle savings

• Working arrangements
• Monday to Friday – 12.00 – 1.00pm
• For more information, please contact
• Mrs Lee Martin, Academy Business Manager - 01642 560768 or l.martin@oakdeneprimary.org.uk

How to apply

Please visit the Enquire Learning Trust website The Enquire Learning Trust and select the Apply Now tab at the top of the job advert.

Further information including job description and person specification are available – go to the Document section within the job advert on the Enquire Learning Trust website

• Closing date and time: Friday 9 October 2026 at 12 noon
• Interview Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
• DBS/Safeguarding Statement

The Enquire Learning Trust 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. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS