Midday Lunch Supervisor

Beech Hall School Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Meoncross School is seeking a Midday Lunch Supervisor to ensure a safe, well-supervised lunchtime experience for pupils. You will support a caring environment, uphold school policies and help deliver a positive dining hall experience.

Working as part of a supportive school team, you will handle tills, assist with meals, and promote hygiene, safety and respectful behaviour during lunchtimes across term-time sessions.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise tasks and use initiative.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and build relationships with pupils.
• Willingness to undertake training, with good personal hygiene and health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring safety and positive behaviour.
• Operate tills accurately and provide friendly service to pupils and staff.
• Promote good table manners, hygiene and respectful dining hall conduct.
• Assist meal service, clear tables and maintain a welcoming dining area.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and waste reduction.

Skills

Task prioritisation

Independent work

Teamwork

Relationship building with children

Flexibility

Training willingness

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Join a Community where Relationships Drive Success

Role: Midday Lunch Supervisor

Salary: Up to £7931.04 per Annum

Location: Meoncross School

Contract: Term-Time / Part Time

About the School - Meoncross

At Meoncross School, we believe that education should inspire curiosity, build confidence and prepare young people to thrive in an ever-changing world. Located on the beautiful south coast, we are a thriving independent school for children from Nursery through to Year 11, where academic excellence is balanced with outstanding pastoral care and a genuine sense of community.

Our distinctive Coastal Education curriculum takes full advantage of our unique location, enriching learning through environmental awareness, outdoor experiences and meaningful connections with the local community. We encourage pupils to think creatively, develop resilience and become responsible global citizens, while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

The wellbeing of our pupils and staff is central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued, listened to and empowered to achieve their potential. We recognise that happy, motivated staff are essential to providing the very best education for our pupils, and we actively promote professional development, collaboration and a healthy work-life balance.

As part of Blenheim Schools Group, we combine the warmth and personal approach of a close-knit school community with the opportunities, expertise and support of a wider educational organisation.

If you are passionate about education, share our commitment to excellence and wellbeing, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome your application.

Role Purpose

As a Midday Lunch Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring pupils enjoy a safe, positive, and well-supervised lunchtime experience. Working as part of the wider school team, you will uphold the school's values and standards, support pupil wellbeing, and contribute to a caring and inclusive environment while following school policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
• Operate tills accurately and efficiently while providing excellent customer service to pupils and staff.
• Promote good table manners, hygiene, and respectful behaviour within the dining hall.
• Support meal service, assist pupils as needed, clear tables, and maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, health and safety, and encourage recycling and waste reduction.
• Work collaboratively with school and catering staff to support pupil welfare and address any concerns.
• Complete food safety duties, including stock rotation, temperature checks, and food waste monitoring.
• Maintain confidentiality, attend required training, and contribute positively to the wider school community.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Catering Manager, Headteacher, or Senior Leadership Team.

What You Will Bring

• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships with children & young people
• Flexible approach to working
• Willing to undertake training
• Resilience
• Good standard of personal hygiene
• Awareness of Health and Safety (desirable)
• Lunch during term time

Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.