Mid-Day Lunch Supervisor (Nursery)

Barnehurst Infant School is looking for a Mid-Day Supervisor to lead our friendly, hardworking team, which is dedicated to aiding our nursery pupils over the lunchtime period.

The Role

Your duties will include managing the team's day-to-day operations, assisting in setting up/clearing away in the dining hall, and supervising the children as they eat. You will also, as needed, organise outside play and supervise the playground/field.

You need the skills to encourage pupils to eat healthy meals and use the appropriate utensils.

Flexibility is key in this position, and you must be comfortable supervising groups using your own initiative.

About You

You will be trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organised, and self-motivated.

You will enjoy working with pupils and be able to communicate at all levels, meet children’s individual needs, and coordinate safe, creative play opportunities.

Common sense, patience, and good judgment are key in this role. You will also be committed to promoting equality and diversity, demonstrating good food hygiene practices, and following the school's pupils’ behaviour and health and safety policies.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before applying for the post, please call us. We will happily help you with as many details as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to decide to apply, please complete all sections of the application form via MyNewTerm.  CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates may be requested before interviews.

If you experience any issues while using MyNewTerm, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team at pftpeople@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk.

Please note that if a suitable candidate is identified, interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will ensure consideration for the position and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity Statements

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references.

The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels able to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging.

The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.

No agencies, please. We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.