Midday Meals Supervisor

Handcross Primary; Handcross; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Handcross Primary School is seeking a Part-time Midday Meals Supervisor to join during term-time. The role involves setting up lunch tables, supervising children during lunch, and clearing the hall for afternoon activities. The post is temporary to July 2027 with a possible extension.

Applicants should be flexible, positive, and capable of working with primary age children. DBS clearance and training are mandatory. 45 minutes daily Monday to Friday, 11:45–13:15.

Qualifications

• Flexible, positive attitude and willingness to work with primary school children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and completion of DBS checks.
• Attendance at mandatory staff training, including first aid and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up lunch tables in the hall before lunch.
• Supervise and interact with children during lunchtime.
• Clear the hall after lunch and prepare for afternoon activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Experience with primary age children

Positive attitude

Job description

Working pattern: Part-time, term time only,7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,11:45 - 13:15

Contract: Temporary to July 2027, with opportunity to extend

Handcross Primary School is a happy, successful, creative and caring school in a popular location. The successful candidates will enjoy working with children, supporting and caring for them and ensuring that their school experience is a positive, safe and happy one. The Midday Meals supervisor is expected to set up the lunch tables in the hall in readiness for the children, supervise and interact with the children, and clear the hall in readiness for afternoon activities.

The post holder will be committed to attend specific staff training and participate actively and effectively in his or her own development through supervision and performance management processes. This includes mandatory full paediatric first aid and food safetytraining.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join in the future development of our successful primary school, with high standards of behaviour and achievement. The applicants need to have a positive attitude, flexibility and ideally experience of working with primary age children.

Handcross Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance, references and relevant pre-employment checks. In accordance with KCSIE, the school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Closing date: Friday 28th August, we reserve the right to close the process early if required.

Interview date:TBC

You will be notified by email or telephone if you have been selected for interview.