Midday Meals Supervisor - Whittington Primary & Nursery School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in Lichfield is seeking a Midday Meals Supervisor to ensure the well-being of pupils during meal times. The successful candidate will supervise children before, during, and after meals, assisting with table manners and basic first aid. A passion for supporting educational values and fostering pupil relationships is essential. This is a part-time position, working Monday to Friday during term time.

Qualifications

• Ability to support the vision and ethos of the school.
• Dedication to ensuring pupil well-being.
• Drive to maintain high standards for children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children before, during, and after meals.
• Assist pupils with table manners and food cutting.
• Patrol playground and supervise games.

Skills

Fostering excellent relationships with pupils

Pastoral support

Basic first aid

Job description

Midday Meals Supervisor – Permanent, term time only, 7.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday 12pm to 1.30pm

Salary: Grade 2 £24,796 per annum pro rata
Actual salary: £4,342.50 per annum (£12.85 per hour)

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our evolving organisation.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• fosters an excellent relationship with all pupils
• supports the vision and ethos of our school
• is dedicated to ensuring the overall well-being of pupils
• demonstrates the drive and ability to ensure the highest possible standards for the children in their care

Duties will include pastoral support; supervising the children before, during and after their meal; assisting pupils with their table manners and use of cutlery and assisting with the cutting of food; patrolling the playground; supervising games and activities; administering basic first aid and clearing equipment from the school hall.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

If you want to discuss this role, please contact Nichola Leeson, by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01543 432 487.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]

Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 14th November
Interview: Wednesday 19th November

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.