[261016B] Midday Supervisor - Hot School Meal Lead

Hill View Primary Academy; Talbot Village; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hill View Primary Academy invites applications for a Midday Supervisor to oversee lunch service and supervise pupils during midday break. The role focuses on safety, behaviour, hygiene and smooth operations under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children, GCSEs in English and Maths, and a proactive, collaborative approach to teamwork and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a childcare setting.
• Ability to motivate and use positive behaviour strategies.
• Good communication with children and adults.
• GCSE English and Maths at minimum.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchtimes to keep children safe and well-behaved.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic area during service and eating times.
• Lead the school hot meal service and support daily operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Relationship building

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Job description

Post: Midday Supervisor

Location: Hill View Primary, Hill View Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5BD

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade 3 Pt 4 - 6; £26,016 - £26,847

Actual Salary Range: £12,514 - £12,914

Contract Type: Permanent. part time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 20 Hrs per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

We are seeking to employ an excellent hot school meal lead midday supervisor, to lead the school hot meal service , managing the daily operations to ensure efficient preparation, cooking, serving, setting and clearing up.

About the successful candidates

We are looking for caring and committed person to join our support staff at Hill View Primary, you’ll be working in a team of like-minded individuals who all want the best for the school. You’ll be supervising lunchtimes, ensuring the children are safe and sensible while eating and playing. Keeping and maintaining a clean and hygienic area while the children eat. Experience of working in a childcare environment and being able to cope under pressure is essential.

We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:

• Treat pupil’s with dignity, building relationships with mutual respect
• Relevant experience of working with children, ability to motivate, using positive behaviour strategies
• Have the ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
• Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, be adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
• Ensure safeguarding practices are upheld
• Able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a “can do” attitude
• Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths
• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Qualification desirable

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including an enhanced DBS check.

About the School

Hill View Primary Academy provides a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment for every child. Life and learning at Hill View is memorable - we aim to create happy memories children can take long into the future, as well as the skills necessary to succeed. Our teachers and teaching assistants are highly trained and well experienced in all aspects of primary education, meaning our children are supported, encouraged and well-led throughout their time with us.

Hill View Primary is a successful, highly regarded three-form entry primary academy with a PAN of 630. The Academy was inspected in May 2024 and received a Good rating: ‘Cross-curricular links add purpose to pupils’ learning and enable them to apply their skills and understanding in different subjects. Additionally, leaders have ensured that the school’s focus on pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is reflected in the curriculum.’

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that theyshare our values, arehighly motivated towork with colleagues, within and beyond their school, tocontinuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Closing date: for applications is 8th November 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 16th November 2026

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.