Lunchtime Supervisor

Lunchtime Supervisor
Location: Southwark, London, SE15
Salary: £14.24–£15 per hour
Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or qualifications.
Transparency Education is recruiting an experienced Lunchtime Supervisor for a welcoming primary school in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and can help create a safe, positive and well-organised lunchtime environment.
Key responsibilities
• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas.
• Encourage positive behaviour, good manners and safe play.
• Support pupils with lunchtime routines and promote independence.
• Respond calmly to minor incidents and report concerns to school staff.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures.

Requirements
• Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare or community setting.
• A calm, caring and confident approach.
• Good communication, reliability and punctuality.
• A clear understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding.

Benefits
• Regular term-time hours that fit around the school day.
• A stable, long-term placement.
• A supportive school team and clear working routines.
• The opportunity to build further experience within a primary-school environment.

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education 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. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance