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Lunchtime Supervisor Vacancy
Salary: Grade 1 Point 3 (£12.85 per hour) £5,026.22 per annum or Real Living Wage – whichever is the higher
Start Date: 2nd March 2026
Contract: 7 hours 30 minutes per week, term time only. Permanent.
Shift pattern: 1 hour 30 minutes daily, 11.45am - 1.15pm.
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.
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Executive Headteacher: Lisa Ashton
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary, Horden
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and Headteacher of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School would like to appoint a suitable person to join our Lunchtime Supervisory team. This is an opportunity to become part of our school community and contribute to the development of children across our school.
We expect the successful candidate to:
- work under the direction of the SLT in school to provide support and guidance to children in the school setting during lunchtimes.
- be able to work with professionals in and outside of the school team
- be part of a welcoming and supportive team of staff, parents and governors;
- gain the opportunity to join a school with a culture of whole school development;
- have high expectations for self, pupils and others;
- have excellent communication skills;
- have a commitment to working within a team;
- be a positive role model for all of our pupils and uphold our gospel values.
In return you will receive:
- the chance to join a supportive school with a strong Catholic ethos.
- the support of a hard-working team dedicated to raising standards.
- the chance to work with well-behaved and motivated children.
- opportunities for professional development.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to p3507.admin@durhamlearning.net by 12.00pm on Monday 9th February 2026.
Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Lisa Ashton, Executive Headteacher, on 0191 5863895.
Interviews TBC.
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.