LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT VACANCY
7.5 hours per week, term time only
Salary: Real Living Wage, £23,151.49 pro rata (£4331.88 per year)
Required from 1 September 2025
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Required from September 2025, the Governors of St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join this vibrant school community and dedicated staff team.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Supervise pupils during their lunchtime, both in the hall and outside
- Ensure positive interactions with children
- Administer First Aid when necessary (appropriate training will be provided)
- Lead playground games
- Manage behaviour
- Maintain discipline throughout the lunchtime breaks, in accordance with guidance given by senior members of staff
- Ensure that an accurate record of incidents is kept
We can offer:
- A strong Catholic ethos where all are valued
- Happy, confident and motivated children who embrace new challenges
- Friendly and committed staff
- An active and supportive Local Governing Committee
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
Salary: Real Living Wage, £4331.88 per year
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Contract: Permanent, part time – term time only
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Completed application forms should be submitted by email to TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk by 12 noon on Wednesday 9 July 2025. Please visit our website www.stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk for further information and an application pack. Applicants must use the CES Catholic Education Service Application Form, as available on our website.
Emailed applications are required and CVs will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Mrs Frances Young either via the office email address or by telephone on 0191 489 8355.
Interviews will be held on Monday 14 July 2025. Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
BUSINESS LEAD – VACANCY
St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary School
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping Headteacher: Mrs E Alderson
Salary: SCP 17
£30,060.00 (£26,823 Pro-Rata)
Band 5 SCP 12 + a temporary honorarium to take pay to the equivalent of SCP 17. The temporary honoraria is in place pending the outcome of a pay review and is therefore subject to change/removal.
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Contract: Permanent, Term time only plus 10 days
St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School is a happy and welcoming school, where our dedicated and passionate staff team work hard to provide a safe and stimulating environment to ensure all of our pupils ‘let their light shine.’ We wish to appoint an experienced, passionate and innovative Business Lead. Key responsibilities of this role will include the running and organisation of the School Office, liaising with the Trust Central Team as well as being the first point of contact for visitors to the school.
The successful candidate will:
- have proven office experience and the ability to manage office systems
- be able to plan for and implement new initiatives to further improve the running of the school office efficiently
- have the ability to manage your time effectively, use initiative, and be professional with a flexible attitude
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk before 9:00am on Wednesday 2 July 2025 for shortlisting. Emailed applications are required, and CVs will not be accepted. Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
For enquiries regarding this role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs E Alderson, Headteacher, at TMAoffice@stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk or on 01914898355.
Interviews: Monday 7 July 2025
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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