Midday Meals Supervisor

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a part-time Midday Meals Supervisor to ensure that pupils enjoy a safe and inclusive lunch break at the Academy. This role involves preparing the dining area, assisting children during meals, and maintaining hygiene standards. The school offers a welcoming environment for children aged 4 to 11 and values commitment to staff and students alike.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

Holiday Entitlement

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discount benefits

Qualifications

• Reliable and enjoys working in a team.
• Enjoys helping and supporting children.
• Positive and cheerful outlook.
• Able to establish positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining hall for lunchtime.
• Assist children in the dining hall.
• Maintain a hygienic environment at all times.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Support for children

Positive outlook

Relationship building

Job description

Working Pattern: Term time only (38 weeks)
Hours: 1145am-1pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £2,075 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

We are looking for a part time Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team. This role is crucial to ensuring all our pupils experience a happy, enjoyable safe and inclusive lunch break whilst at our Academy.

Working within a team, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing the dining hall ready for the lunchtime meal
• Assisting the children in the dining hall
• Maintaining an hygienic environment at all times, including after the meal

Although no previous experience is necessary, we do ask that you:

• Are reliable
• Enjoy working effectively as part of a team
• Enjoy helping and supporting children
• Have a positive and cheerful outlook
• Are able to establish positive relationships with children

Please see attached job description for further information.

Lindfield Primary Academy

Lindfield Primary Academy provides a happy and welcoming environment for children aged 4 to 11, where learning is both fun and engaging.

Our pupils embody politeness, respect, and pride, reflecting the positive ethos of our community. With well-resourced facilities and dedicated staff, we maintain high expectations and offer tailored support and challenge to each individual, regardless of ability.

Our on-site Forest School allows children to develop a connection with nature. The opportunity to explore builds children’s confidence, develops their self-esteem and enhances their emotional and social skills.

The academy has a total capacity of 660 pupils.

Visit us: Home - Lindfield Primary Academy

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Caroline Newton, Academy Business Manager - [e-mail]

Please apply today.

Key dates
Closing date: 13 July 2025
Interview date: 17 July 2025
Proposed start date: 1 September 2025 17 July 2025

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