Midday Meals Supervisor
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | B1 FTE £24,796 (Estimated Actual £5,738) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Havant |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3273 |
Summary
Job Advert
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated, attentive and forward thinking Midday Meals Supervisor to join our supportive and collaborative
team. You will lead a proactive and friendly team of Midday Assistants initiating positive play, creating a purposeful and
inclusive learning environment and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times.
Using a calm and caring approach you will demonstrate fantastic meal time manners, encourage healthy eating and be ready to help
with balancing those peas or that overflowing cup of water! The Midday Meals Supervisor is a crucial role in ensuring our
children enjoy safe, sociable and happy lunchtimes and are ready to learn when they return to their classrooms.
It’s not necessarily your experience as a Midday Meals Supervisor that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment
to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
The ideal Midday Meals Supervisor will be someone who is:
* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities
* Able to organise and solutions driven
* Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
* Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene
As Midday Meals Supervisor we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development
is a priority for us. We can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
About Front Lawn Primary Academy
At Front Lawn we always put the children first. We offer each child a safe, caring environment where they can thrive both socially
and academically. We work hard to ensure that your child’s experience of school is a positive one and one which encourages a love
of learning and self-discipline from the start. We believe that every child can succeed in school and that it's our role to
ensure they reach their potential. All children attending Front Lawn should feel happy, safe, valued members of the school. We
have the highest expectations for effort and behaviour and deal promptly with any issues that arise relating to these.
To discover what makes Front Lawn so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 02392 475904 or
email office@flpa-tkat.org [office@flpa-tkat.org]
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated, attentive and forward thinking Midday Meals Supervisor to join our supportive and collaborative
team. You will lead a proactive and friendly team of Midday Assistants initiating positive play, creating a purposeful and
inclusive learning environment and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times.
Using a calm and caring approach you will demonstrate fantastic meal time manners, encourage healthy eating and be ready to help
with balancing those peas or that overflowing cup of water! The Midday Meals Supervisor is a crucial role in ensuring our
children enjoy safe, sociable and happy lunchtimes and are ready to learn when they return to their classrooms.
It’s not necessarily your experience as a Midday Meals Supervisor that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment
to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
The ideal Midday Meals Supervisor will be someone who is:
* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities
* Able to organise and solutions driven
* Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
* Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene
As Midday Meals Supervisor we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development
is a priority for us. We can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
About Front Lawn Primary Academy
At Front Lawn we always put the children first. We offer each child a safe, caring environment where they can thrive both socially
and academically. We work hard to ensure that your child’s experience of school is a positive one and one which encourages a love
of learning and self-discipline from the start. We believe that every child can succeed in school and that it's our role to
ensure they reach their potential. All children attending Front Lawn should feel happy, safe, valued members of the school. We
have the highest expectations for effort and behaviour and deal promptly with any issues that arise relating to these.
To discover what makes Front Lawn so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 02392 475904 or
email office@flpa-tkat.org [office@flpa-tkat.org]
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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