Lunchtime Supervisor

'Join our team of dedicated support staff and become an essential part of the educational journey of our pupils, ensuring their success and wellbeing.' 

About the role 

We are seeking to appoint two, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Lunchtime Supervisors to join Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The candidates will be responsible for assisting with the supervision of pupils during break and lunchtime periods, ensuring their safety and security. They will supervise children during meal breaks, including helping with food and ensuring good table manners are used. 

We have 2 vacancies available.  These are both a 5 hours per week, term time only, permanent contract, equating to 190 working days per annum.   

The working pattern for these positions are a lunchtime role, of 1 hr per day worked Monday- Friday between 12pm and 1.35pm to be discussed at interview. 

Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School 

Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School embodies academic and pastoral excellence, guided by the mantra 'Strive to be the best version of yourself'. With an 88% combined achievement rate in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, we ranked in the top 5% of primary schools nationally. Our dedicated staff upholds highest standards and expectations, fostering a positive culture and ensuring every child reaches their full potential and achieves exceptionally well. Securing the 105th spot in the 2024 'Times Top 500 Primary Schools in England' list, further cements our position among the top primary schools in the country. At our larger-than-average, two-form-entry school, we provide every child with the opportunities to thrive in an environment of high ambition and support, whilst equipping them with the life skills they will require to succeed in the future. 

About Pontefract Academies Trust  

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.  

What can we offer you?  

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:  

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities 
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing. 
• For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days.  These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals. 
• Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS) 
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays) 
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Blue Light card 
• Discounted gym membership   
• Free eyecare via Specsavers  
• Childcare vouchers  
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters) 
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2  
• Free flu vaccinations. 

Key Dates 

• Application Deadline: 10:00am, 29th August 2025 
• Interviews to be held: TBC 
• Start date: TBC 

Application Process 

• Complete an application form via our website 

Important Links 

Pontefract Academies Trust website

Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028

Halfpenny Lane J,I&N School Website

Contact Information 

• Tel 01977 703270   
• Email recruitment@halfpenny.patrust.org.uk 

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.  

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.  

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.