Midday Meals Supervisor

The Kemnal Academies Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & career development

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

East Wickham Primary Academy, part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), is seeking a dedicated Midday Meals Supervisor. You will lead a friendly team to ensure safe, sociable lunchtimes, encourage healthy eating and support children returning to class ready to learn.

The role emphasises inclusion, teamwork and high hygiene standards, with CPD and development opportunities offered within the trust.

Qualifications

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities.
• Able to organise and solutions driven.
• Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Organisational skills

Inclusion

Hygiene standards

Job description

(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated, attentive and forward thinking Midday Meals Supervisor to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will lead a proactive and friendly team of Midday Assistants initiating positive play, creating a purposeful and inclusive learning environment and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times.

Using a calm and caring approach you will demonstrate fantastic meal time manners, encourage healthy eating and be ready to help with balancing those peas or that overflowing cup of water! The Midday Meals Supervisor is a crucial role in ensuring our children enjoy safe, sociable and happy lunchtimes and are ready to learn when they return to their classrooms.

It's not necessarily your experience as a Midday Meals Supervisor that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

Salary: Bexley 03 - £5,116 estimated actual (£29,561 FTE)

Hours: 7.5 hours - 12.00 to 13:30pm Monday - Friday

Closing Date: 23/10/2026

The ideal Midday Meals Supervisor will be someone who is:

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities
• Able to organise and solutions driven
• Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene

As Midday Meals Supervisor we know you're going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

We can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About East Wickham Primary Academy.

East Wickham is a large, successful Primary Academy, with a warm and caring atmosphere.

We are situated on a beautiful green site and have access to a large field that is shared between both buildings. At the rear of the school we overlook East Wickham open space, which gives our setting a very semi-rural feel. To find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes East Wickham Primary Academy so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 0208 854 3637 or email [e-mail]

About Kemnal

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Kemnal, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

Kemnal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

Kemnal recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In Kemnal we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At Kemal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.