Midday Meals Supervisor

THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST; Chatham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Victory Academy is seeking a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our lunchtime team. You will supervise students in the canteen, help entry and exit, and support positive behaviour during the lunch period.

You will model calm, respectful communication, address issues kindly, and contribute to safeguarding and pupil welfare. This role sits within The Thinking Schools Academy Trust family, supporting a nurturing, high‑standards environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with students and staff.
• Responsible for welfare and health & safety of students.
• Contribute to safeguarding students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunchtime in the canteen and manage entry/exit.
• Maintain a calm atmosphere and ensure good behaviour throughout lunch hours.
• Supervise duty points around the Academy.
• Address issues calmly and politely, acting as a positive role model.

Skills

Excellent communication

Build rapport with students & staff

Welfare & safety of students

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

We are recruiting an additional Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team supervising students during the lunchtime period and ensuring good standards of behaviour are maintained throughout the lunch period. The successful candidate will organise entry into the canteen, ensuring a calm atmosphere and supervise the students during their exit from the canteen, and will supervise duty points around the Academy. They will provide support where necessary, addressing issues calmly and politely and in doing so, being a role model to the students.

• have excellent communication skills
• be able to build a rapport and relationships with students and staff
• be responsible for the welfare and health and safety of students
• contribute to the Academy's responsibility for safeguarding students

At The Victory Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and caring school. Our strong staff-pupil relationships create an environment where students know that we've got their back and genuinely care about their well-being – even those who find learning challenging. Here, pupils celebrate and respect each other's uniqueness, echoing one student's sentiment:

"You can be who you want to be here." (Ofsted 2023)

Our site and buildings provide an inspiring backdrop for growth and discovery. With excellent resources at your fingertips, you'll thrive as an educator. We boast a robust arts education program, including a prestigious Platinum Artsmark award – an achievement held by less than 1% of schools in England. We believe in the individuality of each person. Every member of our community possesses unique gifts and talents, which we nurture and channel. Our curriculum ensures that all students, regardless of their starting points, achieve their academic potential. When they leave The Victory Academy, they'll be dynamic contributors to society.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That's why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

• Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
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