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Midday Meals Supervisor
| Posting date: | 17 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,345 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2025 |
| Location: | London, England, BR3 3SJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Harris Federation |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 800048809 |
Summary
About UsAbout UsWe are a two-form entry primary school, with a little over 400 pupils, set in beautiful green surroundings opposite Kelsey Park. There is a team of four midday supervisors and we are looking for a friendly addition to our team. FunctieomschrijvingSummaryDo you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham, securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of children during the lunchtime break period.
If you enjoy working with children and have a strong, pro-active work ethic then this is the job for you!
The working hours for this role will be 11.15am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Functie-eisenMain Areas of ResponsibilityYou would set up the lunch tables, supervise eating and then clear away the tables and mop the floor at the end of service.
You may need to help smaller children to cut up their food, teach good table manners, encourage them to try new foods. You could be outside in the playground helping to run games and encourage safe play, if its raining you would supervise the children in a classroom with drawing and quiet games.Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break
Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion
Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting
Good spoken and written English
Ability to encourage and inspire young people
Good organisational skills
Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil’s needs
Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsProfessional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsNext StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
If you enjoy working with children and have a strong, pro-active work ethic then this is the job for you!
The working hours for this role will be 11.15am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Functie-eisenMain Areas of ResponsibilityYou would set up the lunch tables, supervise eating and then clear away the tables and mop the floor at the end of service.
You may need to help smaller children to cut up their food, teach good table manners, encourage them to try new foods. You could be outside in the playground helping to run games and encourage safe play, if its raining you would supervise the children in a classroom with drawing and quiet games.Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break
Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion
Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting
Good spoken and written English
Ability to encourage and inspire young people
Good organisational skills
Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil’s needs
Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsProfessional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsNext StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.