Senior Midday Meal Supervisor

Lead. Support. Care - helping create a positive lunchtime experience for every child.

Hours: 10 hours Mon - Friday 11.30 - 1.30
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
End Date: 30/8/2027
Term Time Only: 38 weeks per year
Start Date: 31st August 2026
Actual Salary: Greenwich Scale 2 (3 - 4)£6,944.27 - £7,139.02 Actual Salary

Are you a caring, reliable and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children and leading a team? Do you have the confidence to create a positive, safe and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive?

Nightingale Primary School is seeking a Senior Midday Meals Supervisor to lead our lunchtime team and help ensure every pupil enjoys a safe, happy and successful lunchtime experience.

This is a key role within our school community. You will oversee the smooth operation of lunchtime provision, supporting and coordinating the Midday Meals Supervisor team while promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion across the school.

Working closely with school leaders and staff, you will help create an environment where children can eat, play and socialise safely while developing positive relationships and independence.

As Senior Midday Meals Supervisor, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the Midday Meals Supervisor team
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive lunchtime environment for all pupils
• Supervise children during lunch and playtimes, promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Support and develop the lunchtime team, including leading regular team meetings
• Work closely with school staff to ensure high standards of safeguarding, health and safety
• Liaise with colleagues, including the kitchen team, to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime provision
• Respond effectively to incidents and support pupils to make positive choices

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a visible difference to children's daily school experience while leading a valued and dedicated team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and supporting their wellbeing
• Has experience leading or supervising others, ideally in a school or similar environment
• Is calm, organised and able to use their initiative
• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• Promotes positive behaviour and inclusion
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and pupil welfare

Previous supervisory experience is desirable, although training and support will be provided. What We Offer

At Nightingale Primary School, every member of staff plays an important role in helping pupils succeed. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer a supportive and welcoming environment where colleagues are valued and encouraged to develop.

Here's what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive school community
• The opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated lunchtime team

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• A rewarding role where you can make a difference every day

• Supportive leadership and collaborative colleagues

• Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

We'd love to welcome you for a visit and show you what makes Nightingale Primary School such a special place to work. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit on 0208 854 6838

You'll find more information about the role, school and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Nightingale Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at all levels.