Midday Meals Supervisor

Job Description

Waterfield Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team at Waterfield Primary School.

This role is 8.45 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

What does the role involve?

Midday Meals Supervisor’s role is to supervise pupils during the school’s lunchtime break. The extent of the supervision to be exercised includes the washing of hands, entry of pupils into dining room, general help during the service of the meals, assisting young pupils in cutting up food, general training in table manners and providing close supervision in the playground or classroom. Please read the Information for Applicants to see the full job description.

Who are we looking for?

Your ability to encourage and supervise the smooth running of hot meals, packed lunches and the supervision of children at lunchtime play. Assistance in preparing and cleaning tables between sittings, encouragement in good table manners and behaviours during lunch and promotion of healthy eating. As a school, we feel it is important to hire for the right attitude which is why we look for Midday-Meal Supervisors who establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. 

The Job Description and Person Specification shown in the application pack will give you a good indication of who we are looking for, including the skills and experience of our ideal candidate.

Waterfield Primary School

·        Behaviour at the school is excellent.

·        Leaders have established high expectations for all pupils, underpinned by the school

·        values of kindness, respect and hard work.

·        Parents feel very positively about the school. Parents of children with special educational

·        needs and/or disabilities (SEND) say they are very well supported and happy.

OFSTED report 2022

Waterfield Primary School

Waterfield Primary is a caring and diverse two-form entry school of approximately 370 pupils, set on a spacious and attractive site. We have a talented and highly committed team of staff, with a strong combination of experienced and newer colleagues. The development of staff is a key feature of our work and we collaborate closely with other local schools and schools across our Trust.

The Senior Leadership Team is an experienced and well-established group, which oversees key strategic areas of work in the school including monitoring pupil progress and the quality of teaching. The Principal works with a talented and ambitious team, with excellent support from the Trust’s Head of Education and CEO.

The Collegiate Trust

The Collegiate Trust is a family of 8 schools, primary and secondary, located in the Croydon and Crawley areas, educating children and young people from 3-19 years of age with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all.

The Central Team is mainly based at Riddlesdown Collegiate, a large, outstanding (OFSTED, March 2023) secondary school in Croydon with a longstanding reputation for high standards and an exceptional education.

Benefits of working with The Collegiate Trust

We care about our staff's health and wellbeing and offer a number of benefits that can be found on our website at Benefits of Working with TCT. We continually strive to improve our employee experience, ensuring staff wellbeing is at the forefront of our decision making. We offer generous holiday and salary opportunities and are dedicated to ensuring professional development opportunities for all our staff.

How to apply

For more information on what you will be doing, who we are looking for, the school and the Trust, please download the Applicant Information Pack.

To apply, please use the Application form on the TES website.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.