Dowson Primary Academy
Contract: Permanent
Salary: NJC SCP 3
Closing date for applications: 22 September 2026, 12.00pm
Interview Date: 24 September 2026
Reference Number: ELTSEP2603

REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER START

1 x Lunchtime Supervisors

 

Working Hours: 6.25

Working Weeks: Term Time Only Plus 3 Inset Days

Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 3

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: 01/10/2026

Location: Dowson Primary Academy, Marlborough Road, Gee Cross, SK14 5HU

 

Dowson is a friendly, happy, 2 form entry Primary School spread across a three-building site with wonderful grounds and resources to offer. We are fully extended and run our own Before and After School and Holiday Club. The successful candidate would be joining a large staff team with a mix of skills and experience, which values flexibility, teamwork and a good sense of humour.

 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post requires a DBS check.

 

About the role

You will be responsible to the Principal and Team Manager and be required to supervise lunchtimes.  The position will be to work as part of the midday team supporting children from Nursery through to Year 6, as required, during lunch break in the playground and dining areas of the school.  Previous experience of working with children would be an advantage but is not essential.
 

What we are looking for

Dowson Primary Academy requires a Lunchtime Supervisor to work within our busy lunchtime team, to commence work 1st October 2026.

 

What we can offer

Membership of – relevant pension scheme

Opportunities for development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Cycle to Work Scheme

Octopus EV Scheme

Lifestyle savings

 

Working arrangements

Monday to Friday 11:45am-1:00pm or 12:00pm-1:15pm depending on where you are positioned within the team.

 

For more information, please contact:
Nicola Lane, Academy Business Manager, 0161 366 0177, n.lane@dowsonprimary.com

How to apply

You can apply for this position by visiting The Enquire Learning Trust

Closing date and time:  Tuesday 22nd September
Interview: 24th September, Time TBC

DBS/Safeguarding Statement

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS

 

 

 

 

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