Midday Meals Supervisor

Holmesdale Community Infant School; Reigate; On-site; GBP 2,204,160 - 7,163,520; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support programme

Job summary

Holmesdale Community Infant School in Reigate, Surrey is seeking a Midday Meals Supervisor to join a welcoming team and help provide a safe, enjoyable lunchtime experience for children.

You will bring energy, patience, and good communication as part of a committed staff team during term-time (1.5–2 hours/day, 3–5 days/week). We value inclusion and equality of opportunity and support wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Able to supervise lunchtimes with pupils.
• Commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience.
• Demonstrates good communication and a positive attitude.
• Inclusive approach and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch breaks to ensure safety.
• Support pupils with positive lunchtime experiences.
• Work as part of a caring, inclusive team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Caring attitude

Inclusion

Teamwork

Energy and patience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Midday Meals Supervisor, to join our team in our welcoming and friendly infant school in Reigate, Surrey.

The successful candidate will:

• Have good interpersonal skills
• Enjoy working with children and be able to show initiative
• Be committed to providing children with high quality and enjoyable lunchtime experience
• Have high expectations, together with caring attitude and flexibility
• Know how to provide the children with a safe and secure environment

In addition you will:

• Have lots of energy and patience
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Have a positive, hardworking attitude
• Be able to work effectively within a committed team
• Be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity

We can offer:

• A dedicated and friendly team of professional teachers and support staff
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause and weight management support
• Onsite parking
• Pension Scheme

Hours of work: 1.5-2 hours per day, 3-5 days per week, over 38 weeks per annum (term time only).

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.

Applicants are warmly invited to contact the school to discuss the role in more depth.

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.

Holmesdale Community infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 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.