School lunchtime supervisor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Lunchtime supervisors work in primary, secondary and special schools, looking after children during the lunch break.

  • Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.  
  • Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.  
  • Locate items requested by customers.  
  • Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.  
  • Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments,
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School lunchtime supervisors typically work around 16 to 18 hours per week.

As a School lunchtime supervisor you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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Future outlook for School lunchtime supervisors

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Fair outlook
-4% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a School lunchtime supervisor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 50% of people in this role have a High school diploma or equivalent
  • 46% of people in this role do not have a High school diploma or equivalent
  • 4% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You'll need:

  • sensitivity and understanding
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to work well with others
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • customer service skills
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Administrative Skills

Things to highlight for your School lunchtime supervisor interview

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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