Midday Meal Supervisor

Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with generous employer

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS//

Many other benefits

Job summary

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green is recruiting a Midday Meals Supervisor to ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during lunch. The role runs 20 hours per week, typically 9:30am–1:30pm, within a busy school day.

Join our Harris Federation family and contribute to a supportive, secure lunchtime environment. Training and professional development are provided as part of our strong staff culture.

Qualifications

• Understanding the educational and welfare needs of pupils at lunchtime.
• Recognise the meal/break as social and educational occasions.
• Experience supervising pupils in a relevant age setting.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Ability to encourage and inspire young people.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities.
• Ability to liaise with parents professionally observing confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.
• Assisting with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.
• Supporting the safe use of children's play equipment.
• Promoting games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules and safety.
• Supporting and supervising pupils in the dining area as appropriate.
• Supporting pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.
• Dealing with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents as needed.
• Cleaning up spillages or debris to maintain order and safety.

Skills

English

Pupil supervision

Inspiration

Organisation

Interpersonal

Parent liaison

Job description

About Us

As a small academy, with a single form in each year group, we aim to give our pupils a balanced, exciting and truly enjoyable education that prepares them for success in secondary school and beyond. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, we all believe HPABG is their school and we put them at the centre of every decision we make.

Summary

Do you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green, securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of children during the lunchtime break period.

The actual salary for this role will be £12,832.16 - £ weeks per year, 20 hours per week: 9:30am-13:30pm).

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Undertaking direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.
• Assisting with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.
• Supporting the safe use of children's play equipment.
• Promoting games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules regarding games allowed are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.
• Supporting and supervising pupils in the dining area as appropriate e.g. encouragement to eat, help with choosing and cutting food, return of trays, cutlery etc.
• Supporting pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.
• Dealing with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents to Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/Principal or nominated supervisor.
• Cleaning up spillages or debris around the dining/play areas to ensure the maintenance of good order, discipline and safety.

Qualifications & Experience

• Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break
• Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion
• Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting
• Good spoken and written English
• Ability to encourage and inspire young people
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
• Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil's needs
• Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more abouton our website.

• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS
• Many other benefits

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.