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Midday Meals Supervisor

Balfour Junior School · Chatham · Medway

Job description

We are seeking a passionate Midday Meals Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team, supervising pupils during the school lunch break. The successful candidate will have a flexible and friendly approach with excellent communication skills to communicate clearly and sensitively with children. Training and support will be provided to enable you to carry out your duties successfully.

You will be responsible for the following

Supporting children’s play during lunchtime

Keeping the dinner hall clean and tidy

Supervising the children while they eat

Other responsibilities as per the Job Description.

The successful candidate will need to be a positive role model with high expectations of the children in their care. A first aid qualification would be ideal, or willingness to complete first aid training.

In return, we will offer you:

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

Care First Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Two-week half term in October

Cycle to Work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Balfour Junior School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Zoe Mayston on 01634 843833 or via email zmayston@balfourjuniors.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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About this school

Balfour Junior School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11

Not rated
Pupils
480
Avg teacher salary
£46,724
Pupil:teacher ratio
26.2:1
Academy trust
BEYOND SCHOOLS 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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Chatham, Medway, ME4 6QX

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Salary
£24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £3,737
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
10 June 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026

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