Lunchtime Supervisor
Durham County CouncilConsett, North East
Overview
This is a local council role (term-time only (permanent), part time - term time) with Durham County Council based in Consett. The advertised salary is £24,796 (Pro Rata). Applications close on 7 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
7.5 hours per week (11:15-12:45- Mon-Fri)
Required to start 1st October 2026.
The Governors would like to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to supervise pupils during the lunch time period.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, be flexible, be able to work well within a team and be willing to undertake training.
Duties include supervising children during lunchtimes in school and in key worker rooms, clear up spillages in the lunch area, set tables and chairs, wipe down and maintain general cleanliness of the lunch area, communicate effectively with pupils, maintaining good behaviour according to the school’s behaviour policy.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Application packs can be downloaded from the North East Jobs website and completed forms can be emailed to the school email address: beechdale@durhamlearning.net
Please note the school does not receive post during the school holidays so please email application forms.
This post is not open to job share.
This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 7th September 2026
Interview Date: Monday 14th September 2026
Beechdale Nursery School
Beechdale Road, Consett. Co Durham. DH8 6AY
Tel: 01207 505752
Email: beechdale@durhamlearning.net
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