Midday Meals Supervisor
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE15 2AR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7e8442d6-72f1-4505-b3a9-4e12679f5fd9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Encourage good table manners and orderly behaviour in the dining hall.
• See that drinking water is provided and assist in pouring water for children.
• Assist young children in handling knives and forks and if necessary cut up their food. • Encourage children to eat the meal provided.
• Supervise the orderly return of plates.
• Wipe down tables and tidy the hall after use.
• Clean up any spillage of food, water in the dining area during the service of the meal.
• Undertake playground and play leadership duty, supervising by circulating amongst children.
• Ensure the children have a safe and fun playtime, organising games and helping to settle issues that arise.
• Supervise children in designated area, other than playground, during wet weather.
• Attend to minor accidents, administering first aid, complete and record incidents accurately and report to Headteacher.
• Support the effective operation of the team by demonstrating flexibility and co-operation.
• Undertake training as required at the school or at an alternative venue.
• Report to Headteacher any untoward circumstances.
• Ensure that children do not leave the school without permission of Headteacher.
• Assist Headteacher as required in order to care for the safety and wellbeing of children
What the school offers its staff
be part of an inclusive school committed to nurturing and developing the potential of each child,work in a diverse vibrant borough,be part of an ever-improving school ,enhance your career through excellent training and professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Encourage good table manners and orderly behaviour in the dining hall.
• See that drinking water is provided and assist in pouring water for children.
• Assist young children in handling knives and forks and if necessary cut up their food. • Encourage children to eat the meal provided.
• Supervise the orderly return of plates.
• Wipe down tables and tidy the hall after use.
• Clean up any spillage of food, water in the dining area during the service of the meal.
• Undertake playground and play leadership duty, supervising by circulating amongst children.
• Ensure the children have a safe and fun playtime, organising games and helping to settle issues that arise.
• Supervise children in designated area, other than playground, during wet weather.
• Attend to minor accidents, administering first aid, complete and record incidents accurately and report to Headteacher.
• Support the effective operation of the team by demonstrating flexibility and co-operation.
• Undertake training as required at the school or at an alternative venue.
• Report to Headteacher any untoward circumstances.
• Ensure that children do not leave the school without permission of Headteacher.
• Assist Headteacher as required in order to care for the safety and wellbeing of children
What the school offers its staff
be part of an inclusive school committed to nurturing and developing the potential of each child,work in a diverse vibrant borough,be part of an ever-improving school ,enhance your career through excellent training and professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.