Midday Meals Supervisor

Garlinge Primary; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 4,200 - 6,200; Part time

Job summary

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery, Westfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PA, is recruiting a Midday Meals Supervisor to support pupils during lunch. The role is 7.5 hours per week, 12:00–13:30, Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks per year).

The post carries a KSA pay scale with an actual salary of about £4,525 per annum and involves safeguarding responsibilities. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK and be prepared to undergo verification checks and an enhanced disclosure

Qualifications

• Verification of qualifications will be required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interact with pupils at lunchtime to ensure wellbeing, safety and an enjoyable dining and lunchtime experience.

Job description

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery, Westfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PA

Midday Meals Supervisor - Midday Meals Supervisor

Ref: KCC886-3917-406S Pay: KSA

Start Date: 01/01/01 Close Date: 31/10/26

We are looking for an enthusiastic Midday Meals Supervisor (MMS) to join our team, supporting children at lunchtime.

The role requires the supervision of, and interaction with, pupils across the school to ensure their wellbeing, safety and an enjoyable dining and lunchtime experience.

The post is for 7.5 hours per week. You will be required to work from 12.00pm to 13.30pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time only (38 weeks per year). The pay scale is set at KSA (£26,168 for a full-time post) with an actual salary of approximately £4,525 per annum.

Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence so please do not declare any qualifications unless you can produce the original certificate.

A formal interview will take place with a panel comprising the MMS line manager and the Business Manager.

It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children.

We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and supervision sessions.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children, two satisfactory references
and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the school, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 3 month probationary period.