Midday Lunch Supervisor

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Role: Midday Lunch Supervisor

Hours: 15 Hours per Week

Salary: Up to £7931.04 per Annum

Location: Meoncross School

Contract: Term-Time / Part Time

About Meoncross School

At Meoncross, we believe that every child’s educational journey should be as unique as they are. Our holistic approach ensures that each child receives the individual attention they need to thrive both academically and personally. Here, every child is encouraged to say, “I can be the best possible ME.”

As a through school for children aged 2.5 to 16 years, we welcome students at any point in their educational journey—whether it’s starting ‘big school’ in Reception, transitioning to Juniors in Year 3, or moving up to Upper School in Year 7.

While we take pride in our high academic achievements, we also prioritize wellbeing, knowing that happy children are successful children. We nurture our pupils and help them develop the qualities they need to build bright futures.

Role Purpose

As a Midday Lunch Supervisor, you will be a vital part of our school community, ensuring that pupils enjoy a safe, positive, and well-supervised lunchtime experience. You will work collaboratively with the wider school team to uphold our values, support pupil wellbeing, and contribute to a caring and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive behavior.
• Operate tills accurately and efficiently while providing excellent customer service to pupils and staff.
• Promote good table manners, hygiene, and respectful behavior within the dining hall.
• Support meal service, assist pupils as needed, clear tables, and maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health and safety, while encouraging recycling and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with school and catering staff to support pupil welfare and address any concerns.
• Complete food safety duties, including stock rotation, temperature checks, and food waste monitoring.
• Maintain confidentiality, attend required training, and contribute positively to the wider school community.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Catering Manager, Headteacher, or Senior Leadership Team.

What You Will Bring

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Self-motivated with a strong initiative.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with children and young people.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Good standard of personal hygiene.
• Awareness of Health and Safety (desirable).

Benefits

• Enjoy lunch during term time.
• Benefit from a school fee discount.
• Access to shopping discounts.

Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.