Midday Meals Supervisor

Eteach International; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

CPD programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Counselling

Physiotherapy

Menopause support

Weight management

Job summary

Horley Infant School is seeking a reliable Midday Meals Supervisor to join the lunchtime team. The role is permanent, part-time, term-time only, working 11:30am to 1:15pm, Monday to Friday.

You’ll help set up the dining area, supervise pupils, and support positive lunchtime activities. A caring, patient approach and strong team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Patience, tolerance and fairness.
• Ability to initiate play and encourage children to reach their potential.
• Hard working and conscientious.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Can work independently and stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to build relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear furniture in the school restaurant.
• Supervise children during lunchtimes in dining hall and playground.
• Encourage healthy eating, good manners and positive play.
• Promote OPAL (Outdoor Play & Learning) activities.
• Promote healthy eating, positive play and good manners.
• Support OPAL (Outdoor Play & Learning) activities.

Skills

Patient

Tolerant

Sympathetic

Fair

Initiate play

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Job description

# Midday Meals SupervisorEmployer: Horley Infant SchoolLocation: Horley, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £12.84per hour / £24,092 FTE / £4,908 pro rata.Posted: 29th September 2026Expires: 7th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1576634Job Reference: HIS\\MDS\\June24* Share :* PrintWhen you ask children at Horley Infant School what they did today, they’ll often tell you “We had lunch!”. Lunchtimes are such an important part of the day to a child and we need a reliable and enthusiastic team player to join the Horley Infant School midday team to make our lunchtimes legendary! In our latest Staff Wellbeing Survey, our school staff reported an 11% greater level of job satisfaction than the national benchmark. Maybe this could be your moment to join us?With the Midday Supervisor Team, you will help set up and clear furniture within the school restaurant, supervise children and support the move from dependence to independence during lunchtime both in the dining hall and playground. Our Midday Supervisor team ensure the children have an enjoyable and engaging lunchtime experience as well as encouraging healthy eating and good manners. This is often achieved through our AMAZING lunchtime play activities which have led us to be a Platinum Award OPAL school. You can see what lunchtime play looks like at Horley infants by watching our video - search on youtube 'Horley Infant School Opal'.You will also help engage and enhance the team and children in a wide range of games and activities whilst promoting positive play and behaviour and helping children build relationships with others.We are looking for someone who:* Is patient, tolerant, sympathetic and fair* Can initiate play and encourage children to be the best version of themselves* Is hard working and conscientious* Has excellent listening skills* Can work independently, show initiative and stay calm under pressure* Has an ability to build strong, trusting relationships* Supports our OPAL (Outdoor Play & Learning) work – see more information on our school website via Greensand Multi Academy Trust.We will offer:* A competitive salary* A team of supportive staff* Continued CPD programme* An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause and weight management support* Onsite parking* Pension SchemeThis is a permanent position, working Monday to Friday, from 11:30am to 1:15pm. 8.75 hours per week, term time only, 38 weeks per annum.Pay scale: GMAT Support Staff pay scale 1: £12.84per hour / £24,092 FTE / £4,908 pro rata.Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to appoint someone sooner than this if we identify a suitable candidate. You are therefore encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.