Lunchtime Supervisor

Woodlands; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Maidstone is seeking two Lunchtime Supervisors to ensure a safe and positive environment for students during lunch. The roles are term-time only, working from 1.15pm to 2.45pm, and require an individual who enjoys working with young people. The annual salary is £4,192.95, based on the VIAT Living Wage. Interested candidates should apply via email by the closing date of February 20, 2026, adhering to safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the dining hall, ensuring a safe, orderly and positive environment during lunchtime.
• Support the school in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Job description

Overview

Lunchtime Supervisor

We are seeking to recruit two reliable, calm and caring Lunchtime Supervisors to join our support staff team.

The successful candidates will help to supervise students in the dining hall, ensuring a safe, orderly and positive environment for students during their lunchtime.

This role is suitable for those who enjoy working with young people and can combine warmth with clear boundaries.

Hours and terms

These are term-time only positions working from 1.15pm-2.45pm Monday – Friday. During examination periods and other occasional days throughout the year, the hours will move to 12.15pm-1.45pm when lunchtime is moved forward by an hour.

Salary

The salary will be paid on VIAT Living Wage £24,791 FTE, equating to an actual annual salary of £4,192.95.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the dining hall, ensuring a safe, orderly and positive environment during lunchtime.
• Support the school in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applying

Closing date for applications is: Friday, 20 February 2026.

Applications should be sent to [e-mail]

An Application form can be found on our website at: https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/227/application-forms

Applications will be considered upon receipt (early applications are encouraged), and interviews will take place as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs.

A copy of our school\'s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence, and any relevant information found concerning a candidate\'s suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.