Job description
Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £13 – £17 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a caring and reliable individual who enjoys working with children in a school environment?
GSL Education are seeking enthusiastic and dependable Lunchtime Supervisors to work in schools across Gateshead.
As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will play a key role in supervising students, promoting positive behaviour, and helping maintain a welcoming school atmosphere. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing and ensuring a safe and structured environment during lunch periods.
Responsibilities of a Lunchtime Supervisor:
- Supervise students during lunch breaks, both indoors and outdoors
- Promote positive behaviour and ensure student safety at all times
- Encourage positive social interaction and inclusion among students
- Assist students where required during lunchtime activities
- Monitor dining areas, playgrounds, and school premises
- Report incidents, accidents, or concerns to appropriate staff
- Support safeguarding and school behaviour policies
- Maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive environment
Requirements of a Lunchtime Supervisor:
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- A friendly, patient, and approachable manner
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage behaviour in a calm and positive way
- Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive attitude
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Lunchtime Supervisor” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.