Lunchtime Supervisor

Employer

Newcastle High School for Girls - GDST

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Term Time

Salary

£14.24 per hour

Posted

6th October 2026

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Expires

28th October 2026 12:00 PM

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1577981

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Job ID: 1577981

We have a vacancy available to start as soon as possible after the half term break working at our Senior School.

Salary: £14.24 per hour

Working hours: 7.25 hours per week, (12:20-13:50 daily) working over 5 days

Term Time Only

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to provide support and supervision in the school dining room at lunchtimes in our Senior School. At Senior School this would include ensuring pupils eat in a well ordered and appropriate manner, oversee specific pupils with dietary needs, as directed by the Pastoral Team and record observations, where necessary, on CPOMS. Supervise the clearing of tables and plates and support the Sixth Form Leadership team in managing the lunch queue and reporting concerns. Also have the ability to be able to watch many children at once and spot potential problems early. All training would be provided by NHSG to ensure you could carry out your role confidently.

About the School

NHSG is the leading independent girls’ school in the North East. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools and academies, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:

We offer:

• Competitive rate of pay and conditions.

• Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.

• Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.

• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.

• Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.

• Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.

• Free parking available for school staff.

• Access to the school fitness suite.

• Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.

• Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.

• Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• A great working environment, atmosphere and location.

Closing date: 28th October 2026 at 12:00 noon. You must be available for interview week commencing 2nd November 2026.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Newcastle High School for Girls and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Job Description - Lunchtime Supervisor - SS 2026-10

Safeguarding Statement:

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.