Midday Lunch Supervisor

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Job Title: Midday Lunch Supervisor
Location: Meoncross School, 65 Burnt House Lane, Hampshire, PO14 2EF
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: Up to £7,931.04 per Annum
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

About Meoncross School

At Meoncross School, we believe that education should inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare young people to thrive in an ever-changing world. Nestled on the beautiful south coast, we are a vibrant independent school catering to children from Nursery through to Year 11. Here, academic excellence is harmoniously balanced with outstanding pastoral care and a genuine sense of community.

Our distinctive Coastal Education curriculum takes full advantage of our unique location, enriching learning through environmental awareness, outdoor experiences, and meaningful connections with the local community. We encourage pupils to think creatively, develop resilience, and become responsible global citizens while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

The wellbeing of our pupils and staff is central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels valued, listened to, and empowered to achieve their potential. We recognize that happy, motivated staff are essential to providing the very best education for our pupils, and we actively promote professional development, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance.

As part of the Blenheim Schools Group, we combine the warmth and personal approach of a close-knit school community with the opportunities, expertise, and support of a wider educational organization. If you are passionate about education, share our commitment to excellence and wellbeing, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome your application!

Role Purpose

As a Midday Lunch Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring that pupils enjoy a safe, positive, and well-supervised lunchtime experience. Working as part of the wider school team, you will uphold the school's values and standards, support pupil wellbeing, and contribute to a caring and inclusive environment while following school policies and procedures.

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, health and safety, and encourage 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 the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Team player with a collaborative spirit.
• 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.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.