Midday Meals Supervisor

West Sussex County Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Maidenbower Junior School in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Midday Meals Supervisor to help supervise pupils and the school’s premises during the lunch break, ensuring a safe, orderly and enjoyable dining period.

The role involves supervising lunch areas, encouraging healthy eating, assisting with transport between rooms and dining hall, and tidying up afterwards. Working hours are term-time only, 10 hours per week, with emphasis on safeguarding and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Term-time only; lunchtime supervision responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the lunch area, playground and classrooms.
• Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher.
• Helping to transport pupils between the school building and dining hall.
• Leading the cleaning and clearing of eating areas after lunchtime, including the staff room.
• Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area.
• Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner.
• Clean up food and water spillages.

Job description

School Name: Maidenbower Junior School

School Website: www.maidenbowerjunior.co.uk

Salary: G03

Contract Type: Permanent, Term-time

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (11.30am - 1.30pm)

Working Hours: 10per week

Location: Maidenbower Junior School

Advert Closing Date: 06/11/2026

Interview Date: 13/11/2026

Midday Meals Supervisor

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Headteacher and a member of staff and will be reviewed annually.

Accountable to: Headteacher, Deputy Headteachers, and School Business Manager.

Your Terms and Conditions of Service are those which are set out in your contract of employment.

Job purpose

A midday supervisor will be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the school’s premises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of pupils is maintained.

Context of Role

• Supervise pupils in the lunch area, playground and classrooms
• Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher
• Helping to transport pupils between the school building and dining hall
• Leading the cleaning and clearing of eating areas after lunchtime, including the staff room.
• Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area
• Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner
• Clean up food and water spillages

About Us

Maidenbower Junior School (MJS) is a large five-form entry junior school in Crawley.At MJS we welcome all pupils into a supportive and inclusive community aimed at fulfilling potential. Pupils tell us that they are part of a safe and nurturing team where our incredible facilities help create exciting opportunities. Shared high expectations, an inspiring curriculum and the need to have fun combine to create high outcomes and memorable moments. We listen closely to our pupils and our school values – respect, responsibility, resilience, tolerance, curiosity and growth – underpin school life, preparing pupils for the next part of their journey. We work hard together, we reflect together and we celebrate together.

We can offer:

• An attractive, happy and purposeful working environment with a strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.
• Being part of large teams enables lots of support from skilled and experienced colleagues.
• Delightful children who are happy, responsive and keen to learn.
• A range of professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Supportive parents and Governors.

Visits are strongly recommended so you are able to see our impressive school environment and delightful pupils. Please call 01293 883758 or email Laura Harrison (SBM) at [e-mail] to make an appointment.

What you Need To Succeed

We are looking for someone to join us on our learning journey where we strive to continue to improve and inspire.The role will largely be supporting pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 or small group basis, although may also be whole class support. Working hours are term-time only and the role includes lunchtime supervision responsibilities.

Safeguarding Statement

Maidenbower Junior School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.