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Midday Meals Supervisor

Deanwood Primary School · Gillingham · Medway

Job description

Deanwood Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Midday Meals Supervisor to start from September 2026.

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will supervise pupils during lunchtime, helping to create a safe and enjoyable dining and play environment. As we begin our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) journey, we are looking for someone who is keen to engage in outdoor play with children in all weather. Previous knowledge of OPAL is useful but not essential. Find out more at https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/.

This is a part time, permanent, Term Time Only role, paid on the NJC pay scale E2 point 2 (FTE £25,614 - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £3,617 per annum).

The working pattern will consist of 6 hours and 15 minutes per week, Monday-Friday. This role is only required during the school's term time.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

  • Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Benenden Healthcare
  • Free Flu Jabs
  • Free Health Checks
  • Access EarlyPay
  • Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
  • Discounted gym membership
  • CPD afternoons
  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 01634231901 or via email to office@deanwood.medway.sch.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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About this school

Deanwood Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
248
Avg teacher salary
£43,502
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.3:1
Academy trust
THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Gillingham, Medway, ME8 9TX

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Salary
£3,617.00 Annually (Actual) NJC E2 3
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
31 July 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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