Lunchtime Supervisor - Part-time

The Discovery School, Kings Hill, West Malling

• Ref:KCC886-2065-276S
• Posted:30/06/2025
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:14/07/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 18th July 2025

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The children of The Discovery School are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, fun and caring Lunchtime Supervisor to help them thrive at lunchtime. 

Did you know that the amount of time children are at ‘play’ is equivalent to 20% of the school week?  This is a whole school day!  We believe that enabling children to have a positive lunchtime is essential for their happiness and wellbeing. 

The role of a Lunchtime Supervisor at The Discovery School is crucial for children's social and emotional development, as lunchtimes are a key part of the school day.

If you are:

• Positive and enthusiastic about the importance of children's play!
• A team player with a 'can-do' attitude who shows professionalism when undertaking all aspects of the role.
• Able to work well under direction but can use your own initiative.
• Able to lead and engage in play with children from 4-11 years
• Able to build positive relationships with children and staff and communicate effectively.
• Able to support children positively with their lunchtime manners and routines.
• Willing to learn new strategies and implement change to further develop provision at lunchtimes.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a commitment to the role.
• Able to embrace and model our school values of kindness, friendship, honesty, perseverance and respect.

 Then in return we can offer you:

• Hardworking, motivated and well-behaved children.
• A range of opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and active parents and governors.
• A lovely school in a beautiful setting.
• A dynamic and happy place to work where your commitment will be valued.

We currently have a position for a 10-hour contract (Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm)

If you are interested in being part of our large LTS team, then please come and visit us to find out more.

Tours are welcomed and are available on request from the School Office. Alternatively, please watch our virtual tour on our school website to get a feel for our school. www.discovery.kent.sch.uk

The Discovery School is committed to the safety and welfare of all of its children. Applicants for this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.  

The Discovery School reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence, and any relevant information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitable applications.

Please fill out the online application form on Kent Teach. CVs will not be accepted without this.

Information about the school

The Discovery School is an outstanding and popular, three form entry school, beautifully situated in large, attractive grounds in the heart of the development of Kings Hill. We have recently been inspected by Ofsted (February 2023) and have been judged to be Outstanding in all areas, including overall effectiveness.

Our children are happy, confident and well-motivated and we expect the highest standards of behaviour and learning from all of them. We have an outstanding staff team who contribute with enthusiasm and dedication to the life of the school. Our motto is: 'Be the best you can be', and this is what we all strive to do every day.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Tina Gobell
• Address:Discovery Drive , Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4GJ
• Telephone: 01732 847000
• Email: office@discovery.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Lunchtime Supervisor Job Description