Join Our Founding Team at Lyde Green Community School
Position: Lunchbreak Supervisor and Site Assistant
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (10 hours/week), Term Time
Pay Scale: Grade 13 £24,796 per annum FTE (£5,616 pro rata)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Lyde Green Community School opens in September 2026. We are looking for a reliable, proactive and approachable Lunchtime Supervisor and Site Assistant to join our founding team.
This is a varied and practical role combining supervision of learners during lunchtime with supporting the cleanliness, safety and presentation of the school site. In the early years, the role will be flexible and collaborative, with everyone working together to establish strong routines and systems. As the school grows, the role will develop, with an increasing focus on lunchtime supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise learners during lunchtime across indoor and outdoor spaces
- Promote positive behaviour and ensure a calm, safe environment
- Support learners to follow routines during dining and social times
- Carry out routine checks of toilets and welfare areas
- Refill consumables such as soap, toilet roll and paper towels
- Undertake light cleaning duties, including responding to spillages
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly school environment
- Report maintenance, cleanliness or health and safety concerns promptly
- Build positive relationships with learners as a visible and approachable adult
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, punctual and organised
- Calm, patient and confident when working with young people
- Able to promote high expectations of behaviour
- Flexible and willing to support across different aspects of the role
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation
- A strong team player with clear communication skills
Why join us?
Lyde Green Community School is built on three core pillars:
A curriculum built for the future, nurturing essential life skills, and empowering character development.
As part of our founding team, you’ll help bring this vision to life and make a lasting impact on our community.
Please see the Applicant Pack and Job Description for full details.
Application Deadline: 9am on 19th June 2026
Interviews: 25th June 2026
Our philosophy as an employer
Our vision is for our schools to deliver exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. The educational landscape brings challenges and opportunities, and we are excited by the chance for talented educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform, supported by the expert Olympus team. Our academies’ journey inspires us, and we consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st-century school education. We would be very interested in hearing your ideas and aspirations as well. We are seeking staff who will deliver an exceptional education to the young people in our care.
Benefits
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible and Family Friendly policies
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
- Free onsite parking
- Coaching/Counselling services
- Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Olympus Academy Trust – Lyde Green Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.
Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.
Safeguarding StatementLyde Green Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Pay: £5,616.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
