About Us
Downsbrook Primary School is a thriving, imaginative and forward-thinking school that is full of creativity, ambition and drive. Our aim is to provide all children with the best possible learning opportunities in order to develop into independent, confident and intellectually curious individuals.
We are a small primary School with 311 pupils and we are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust. We work in partnership with our Trust schools as well as our locality group of schools. Since joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust in 2018, Downsbrook has transformed in every aspect and we are delighted to have been rated as a ‘Strong Standard’ school in our June 2026 Ofsted.
Job Details
Ref: 500102
Required: September 2026 or as soon as practicable
Contract: Temporary until July 2027
Hours: 5 hours per week over 5 days, 38 weeks per year (term time only), 12.00pm to 1.00pm
Salary: NJC Grade 2, SCP 3, £24,796 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary: £2,822 p.a.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office either via email [email protected] or phone 01903 230467.
Closing Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 11th September 2026
What You Need to Succeed
We are seeking to appoint a motivated, positive, dedicated, emotionally intelligent and
enthusiastic team players to join our friendly, caring and committed lunchtime team. In particular, we are looking for supervisors to support children at lunchtimes in promoting positive play, teamwork, and friendship, as well as supporting children with their pastoral care. In addition, the role will include supervising children whilst eating their lunch and, following relevant training, providing minor first aid.
Successful applicants will be someone who will:
- Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to
want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed, will creating a culture of friendship, positivity and teamwork at lunchtimes, in-line with our school values.
- Like all children and will be able to establish excellent relationships with children and
colleagues.
- Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague, whilst being an
excellent role model to children.
- Be proactive and have a desire to improve their own practice, whilst being open to
advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues.
- Previous experience of working in a similar role and/or relevant training is desirable, but not essential.
We can offer you:
- A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.
- Local government pension scheme
- Staff benefits platform
Downsbrook Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its’ staff.
Further Information
The Schoolsworks Academy Trust and Downsbrook Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. Downsbrook Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.
Downsbrook Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the information pack and and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the person specification and key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us on [email protected] or contact us on 01903 278206.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02947.
