Mid-Day Lunch Supervisor (7.5 hours per week)

Lessness Heath Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Lessness Heath Primary School is seeking a Mid-Day Supervisor to lead the lunchtime team and ensure a safe, enjoyable dining period for pupils.

You will manage day-to-day operations in the dining hall, supervise pupils as they eat, help with setup/clearaway, and organize outdoor play while supervising the playground/field as needed. The role requires energy, reliability and a commitment to safety and healthy eating.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in a school environment.
• Ability to organise activities and supervise groups.
• Commitment to health, safety and equality policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lunchtime team on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist with set up and clear away in the dining hall.
• Supervise pupils while they eat and behave safely.
• Organise outside play and supervise the playground/field as needed.
• Encourage healthy meals and the use of proper utensils.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in supervising groups.

Job description

Lessness Heath Primary School is looking for a Mid-Day Supervisor to lead our friendly, hardworking team, which is dedicated to aiding pupils over the lunchtime period.

The Role

Your duties will include managing the team's day-to-day operations, assisting in setting up/clearing away in the dining hall, and supervising the children as they eat. You will also, as needed, organise outside play and supervise the playground/field.

You need the skills to encourage pupils to eat healthy meals and use the appropriate utensils.

Flexibility is key in this position, and you must be comfortable supervising groups using your own initiative.

About You

You will be trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organised, and self-motivated.

You will enjoy working with pupils and be able to communicate at all levels, meet children’s individual needs, and coordinate safe, creative play opportunities.

Common sense, patience, and good judgment are key in this role. You will also be committed to promoting equality and diversity, demonstrating good food hygiene practices, and following the school's pupils’ behaviour and health and safety policies.