JOB NEWS: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is hiring a Supervisory Assistant in Shotton Colliery on a Permanent basis.
JOB NEWS: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is hiring a Supervisory Assistant in Shotton Colliery on a Permanent basis.
• Employer: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
• Job Title: Supervisory Assistant
• Location:
- Shotton Colliery
- County Durham
• Salary:
- Grade 1, Point 3
- £3,350.81 pro-rata salary
- £2,899.76 actual term-time salary
• Contract Type:
- Permanent
• Working Pattern:
- Part-time
- Term-time only
• Hours:
- 5 hours per week
• Shift Pattern:
- 11:30am to 12:30pm
• Start Date:
- 1 September 2026
• Vacancy ID:
- 298550
• Closing Date:
- 6 July 2026 at 12:00pm
About the Role
• Join the lunchtime supervisory team at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School.
• Support children during lunchtime periods across the school.
• Work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Help provide a safe, positive and enjoyable environment for pupils.
• Contribute to the development and wellbeing of children throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime activities.
• Provide support and guidance to children within the school setting.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safety at all times.
• Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
• Act as a positive role model for all pupils.
Ideal Candidate
• Enthusiastic and committed individual.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Has high expectations of pupils and colleagues.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Supports the values and ethos of a Catholic school community.
About the School and Trust
• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.
• The Trust is one of four trusts within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
• Includes:
- Five secondary schools
- Twenty-six primary schools
• Operates across:
- South Tyneside
- Sunderland
- East Durham
Benefits of the Role
• Opportunity to become part of a welcoming school community.
• Work alongside supportive staff, parents and governors.
• Contribute to children’s development and wellbeing.
• Term-time working pattern.
Additional Information
• This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied during school closure periods.
• Employees are not required to work during school closure periods.
• Salary adjustments are applied in accordance with National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book regulations.
Safeguarding Information
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Online searches will be completed for shortlisted candidates.
• The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
• Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Application Information
• Applications must be completed using the official application form.
• CVs will not be accepted.
• Applications should be submitted by email by 4:00pm on Monday 6 July 2026.
• Electronic signatures are accepted during the application process.
Contact Information
• School Office: 0191 5261531
• Contact: Pamela Armstrong, Business Lead
• Email: office@ourladylourdesdurham.org
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