Midday Meals Supervisor

St Katherine's School & Nursery; Snodland; On-site; GBP 2,400 - 3,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wraparound care (staff children)

Discounts: Kent Rewards

Blue Light Card discounts

Social events within Trust

Flexible family-friendly hours

Job summary

St Katherine's School & Nursery invites applications for a Midday Meals Supervisor to join the lunchtime team. You will supervise children in the dining hall and playground, encourage positive behaviour and healthy eating, and support play and social interaction. Hours are Monday to Friday 11:50am to 1:10pm during term time.

Applications from candidates wishing to work fewer days may be considered. Previous experience is desirable but not essential; First Aid qualification would be an advantage

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or in a school setting is desirable but not essential.
• First Aid qualification would be an advantage, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining hall and playground.
• Encourage positive behaviour and healthy eating.
• Support children through play and social interaction.
• Create a safe, caring and inclusive lunchtime environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Team player

Effective communicator

Flexible

Positive behaviour support

Education

First Aid certificate

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our friendly and dedicated team on a permanent basis.

Working as part of the lunchtime team, you will play an important role in ensuring that our pupils have a safe, happy and enjoyable lunchtime experience. You will supervisor children in the dining hall and playground, encourage positive behaviour and healthy eating, and support children through play and social interaction.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 11.50am to 13.10pm, term time only. Applications from candidates wishing to work fewer days per week may also be considered.

If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a positive difference to their school day, we would love to hear from you. St Katherine's School & Nursery is a wonderful place to work!

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, energetic and committed to supporting children
• Communicates effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Can provide a safe, caring and inclusive environment for children
• Enjoys interacting and engaging with children through play and supervised activities
• Supports healthy eating, good manners and positive behaviour
• Is flexible, supportive and works well as part of a team
• Has high expectations of children and seeks to make lunchtime a positive experience for all

Previous experience of working with children or within a school setting is desirable but not essential. A First Aid qualification would be an advantage, although training can be provided.

We can offer:

• Friendly, articulate and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A creative, positive and supportive staff team
• A welcoming school community with supportive parents
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A well-resourced school with excellent outdoor learning opportunities
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's daily experiences

The Benefits of Joining Coppice Primary Partnership

• Excellent professional development opportunities across the Trust
• The support of committed, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues
• A supportive and rewarding working environment
• A family-first approach, with flexibility to support important family commitments
• Free access to wraparound care and holiday play schemes for eligible staff children when staff are required to work
• Access to Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card discounts, offering cashback, discounts and vouchers from a wide range of retailers
• Optional school and Trust-wide social events throughout the year
• The opportunity to work within a successful and collaborative multi-academy trust focused on achieving the very best outcomes for children

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Nicola Rodmell on 01634 240061 for further information or to arrange a visit.