DIGGLE SCHOOL
Sam Road
Diggle
Saddleworth
OL3 5PU
Lunchtime Supervisor x2
Required for September
Grade 1 point 4
Fixed Term July 2027
Term Time Only
12-1pm Monday - Friday
5 hours a week
Diggle is a friendly, welcoming school at the heart of the rural village community of Diggle, in Saddleworth, with:
- happy, polite, well behaved children who enjoy learning and achieving
- a dedicated team of talented, enthusiastic and caring staff
- an excellent learning environment
- an enriched curriculum
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to supervise the children at lunchtime..
For more information visit the School’s website: . Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Sarah Newton. 01457 601970
Please return completed Job Packs to
Tel 01457 601970
Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Interviews: Monday 6th July 2026
JOB PURPOSE
To be responsible under the direction of the Headteacher for the safety, welfare and the
good conduct of pupils during the midday break.
KEY TASKS
1. To supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground, toilets, classrooms and school
premises.
2. To clean all spillages, (which could include bodily fluids) and ensure that tables are
clean during meal times. To assist with the setting up of tables and/or putting away
of tables, if required.
3. To ensure good order and discipline is maintained throughout the lunchtime.
4. To ensure pupils observe basic hygiene, i.e. hand-washing after toileting and before
eating.
5. To administer basic first aid and deal with sickness, in accordance with training
provided. Report and record accidents as required through the associated health &
safety procedures.
6. To encourage pupils to develop healthy eating habits and good manners.
7. To encourage pupils to play appropriately and cooperatively, which could include
some educational play activities.
8. To supervise pupils in classrooms during “wet play” providing activities that will keep
pupils calm.
9. To be aware of the school’s behaviour policy ensuring it is implemented during
lunch break.
10. To ensure no child is removed/leaves the school premises without having the
appropriate permissions from the Headteacher/Classteacher.
STANDARD DUTIES
1. To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working
with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all.
2. To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school.
3. To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the School,
Oldham Council, 2011
including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-
bullying and safeguarding/child protection.
4. To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to
minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the
security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises.
5. To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities to
continually improve own performance and that of the team/school.
6. To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate.
7. To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Work Location: In person
