Midday Meals Supervisor

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Manor Community Primary School is seeking a Midday Meals Supervisor to oversee pupils during lunchbreaks, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. The role requires a caring, reliable candidate who can lead play and communicate effectively with children and staff.

The position is part-time (10 hours per week, term time only) with a permanent contract and DBS checks expected. Start date is ASAP, salary aligned with local pay scales for a KSA grade. Interviews will be arranged as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children during lunchtimes.
• Ability to lead play and manage behaviour positively.
• Understand health and safety practices in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during lunch period.
• Lead play activities and monitor behaviour.
• Ensure pupils eat safely and take part in structured lunchtime routines.

Skills

Lunch supervision

Child engagement

Clear communication

Job description

Post Title: Midday Meals Supervisor

School: Manor Community Primary School

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 10 hours per week 38 weeks per year (2 hours per day)

Working Pattern: Mon - Fri lunchtimes (term time only) - 11.10 am - 1.10 pm

Grade: KSA

Salary: £26,168and pro-rated salary £6,006

Position Start Date: As soon as possible

Advert Closing Date (We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date): 13th September 2026 (midnight)

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as any other relevant pre-employment checks.

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