Midday Meals Supervisor

MyNewTerm; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Manor Community Primary School in Greenhithe, United Kingdom, is seeking a dedicated Midday Meals Supervisor to supervise lunchtime for pupils across the school. The role involves leading play, promoting healthy behaviour, and supporting children as they eat.

You will work Monday to Friday, 11:10 am to 1:10 pm, 38 weeks per year, totaling 10 hours per week under supervision of your line manager. The school values reliability, safeguarding awareness, and effective communication with children and

Qualifications

• Lunchtime supervisor with a focus on safety and wellbeing.
• Capable of engaging children during breaks and play.
• Able to communicate clearly with children and adults.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to safeguarding.
• Able to lead play and manage behaviour positively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead games to stimulate pupils' social skills during lunch.
• Support pupils while they eat their lunch and ensure safety.

Skills

Lunchtime supervision

Child engagement

Communication

Reliability

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Post Title: Midday Meals Supervisor
School: Manor Community Primary School
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 10 hours per week (2 hours per day)
Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year
Working Pattern: Mon - Friday, 11.10 am - 1.10 pm
Grade: KSA
Salary: £6,006 Actual (£26,168 FTE)
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: 6th October 2026(We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date)
Interview Date: TBC

Do you love working with children and are committed to giving them an enjoyable lunchtime experience. We are looking to recruit a child friendly, flexible, caring Midday Meals Supervisor, who has high expectations, to join our dedicated team. You will work under the supervision and guidance of your line manager to supervise and lead games that stimulate pupil’s social skills and support the children whilst they eat their lunch.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and committed to working every day
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Can communicate clearly with both adults and children
• Is kind, patient and caring
• Has the confidence to lead play and manage behaviour positively
• Has an understanding of health and safety practices in school
• Is reliable, punctual and committed to safeguarding

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 01322 383314.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be found.