Lunchtime Supervisor October 2025

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity to join the lunchtime supervision team at Purley Oaks Primary School.

Are you enthusiastic, calm under pressure and able to communicate well with children and staff? If so, this could be the role for you.

We are looking for someone who is able to:

Can aptitude to initiate games and activities appropriate to the age of the children

talk to children and adults in a clear and calm manner

work as part of a group and on their own

encourage high standards of children’s behaviour at all times

respect confidential information

remain calm in a crisis

undertake appropriate training as required

promote the school when talking to visitors, colleagues and members of the community

demonstrate passion and enthusiasm to provide the very best opportunities and resources for all our children

Photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications will need to be provided at the interview stage.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.

VISITS TO THE SCHOOL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

Applicants are encouraged to make an appointment to view by contacting Miss Smith (PA to Headteacher) on 020 8688 4268 or by emailing [email protected].

DATA PROTECTION

In line with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) the school is responsible for holding and protecting personal data. We are required to share some data with our Local Authority, Croydon Council and the Department for Education. For further information please see our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices.

APPLICATIONS

Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and provide a supporting statement which shows how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

PLEASE NOTE AS A SAFER RECRUITMENT SCHOOL WE WILL TAKE UP REFERENCES PRIOR TO YOU BEING CALLED FOR INTERVIEW. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PROVIDE TWO EMAIL ADDRESSES ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM FOR REFEREES TO BE CONTACTED.

Application forms and supporting statements should be submitted to:

[email protected].

Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025, midday. However, we reserve the right to close early if the right candidate is found.

Interviews: Week commencing 6th October

Tenable: As soon as possible

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What the school offers its staff

Purley Oaks Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and the successful candidate will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references. Photographic identification will need to be provided at interview.