Lunchtime Supervisor in Croydon

Location: Croydon, London, England (on-site)

Pay: £14.24–£15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 23 November 2026; immediate start available

Contract: Part-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

Transparency Education is recruiting a Lunchtime Supervisor for a part-time school opportunity in Croydon. You will help pupils eat, play and move around the school safely during the lunchtime period.

We are looking for someone who can remain alert in busy spaces and communicate with children in a clear, friendly way. You will encourage inclusion, respond fairly to minor disagreements and follow school procedures when a pupil needs additional help. Exact shifts and weekly paid hours will be agreed before placement.

• Supervise designated dining and play areas actively.
  
• Encourage safe play and help pupils join activities appropriately.
  
• Follow dining routines, allergy guidance and agreed hygiene procedures.
  
• Report accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns to the appropriate staff.
  

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• Relevant experience caring for or supervising children.
  
• A dependable approach and confidence giving clear instructions.
  
• Availability for the agreed lunchtime sessions; first-aid training is desirable.
  
• Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
  

Pay within the advertised hourly range reflects relevant experience and training. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
  
• A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
  
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Apply with your CV and confirm your weekday availability during the school lunch period.

Email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks.