About this role
Lead the Past, Influence the Future Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor Location: Hydesville Tower School, Walsall, WS1 2QG Salary: £10,687.75 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 20 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: November 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the School
Hydesville Tower School is a successful 2-16 co-educational independent day school, part of the Outcomes First Group. We offer small class sizes, exceptional behaviour, and a strong pastoral ethos, alongside a clear focus on academic excellence.
Role Purpose
Are you friendly, caring and enthusiastic about working with children? Do you enjoy encouraging positive behaviour, supporting young people and creating an environment where everyone feels included?
At Hydesville Tower School, we're looking for a reliable and approachable Lunchtime Supervisor to help make lunchtime an enjoyable, safe and positive part of every student's school day.
From supporting students in the dining hall to encouraging play and friendships in the playground, you'll play an important role in promoting wellbeing, independence and positive relationships.
What you will be doing
Supervise students during lunchtime, both in the dining hall and playground, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.Encourage positive behaviour, good table manners and independence, offering practical support during mealtimes when needed.Organise safe and orderly movement between dining areas, classrooms and playgrounds.Encourage inclusive games and play activities, helping students develop friendships and enjoy their break.Respond calmly to incidents, accidents or disagreements, providing appropriate support and reporting concerns.Maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment, ensuring dining areas and play equipment are ready for use.Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school procedures, working closely with colleagues to support students' individual needs. What you will bring
A friendly, patient and caring approach, with a genuine interest in supporting children's wellbeing.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.The confidence to manage behaviour positively and fairly, creating a calm and supportive environment.Good awareness of safeguarding, student welfare and health and safety.A reliable, responsible and proactive attitude, with the ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations.A good standard of education and a willingness to undertake relevant training.A positive team player who enjoys being part of a busy school community. Desirable: Previous experience working with young children or in an educational setting, and a First Aid qualification.
About Blenheim Schools
Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.
We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.
Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.
We are proud to be part of Outcomes First Schools, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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