Midday Meals Supervisor
Job Description
Post: Midday Meals Supervisor
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £25,614 pro rata (term time only), approx. £3,611.12 pro rata.
Hours: 6 hours 15minutes per week, term time only.
Monday-Friday 11:45am-1pm
Responsible to: Headteacher
Date Posted: Tuesday 10th November 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026
Interview Date: Friday 27th November 2026
Are you enthusiastic, positive and keen to make a difference in children’s daily experience? Upper Beeding
Primary School is seeking a friendly and reliable Midday Meals Supervisor to join our supportive team.
About the role: As a Midday Meals Supervisor, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our pupils have a safe,
enjoyable and sociable lunchtime experience. You’ll supervise children in the dining hall and playground,
encouraging positive behaviour, supporting healthy eating and helping to create a welcoming and inclusive
atmosphere.
Safeguarding Statement
Upper Beeding Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
Upper Beeding Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to office@upperbeedingprimary.co.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
School website: https://www.upperbeeding.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Application Attachments:
Application Form - Non Teaching
#LI-DNI
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
• Supervising pupils during lunchtime, both in the dining hall and outside areas
• Supporting pupils to enjoy a safe and positive dining experience
• Encouraging good manners, social interaction and healthy eating
• Assisting with keeping the dining areas clean and safe
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has an enthusiastic, positive and welcoming approach
• Enjoys working with children and supporting their wellbeing
• Communicates effectively and works well in a team
Why join us?
• Be part of a warm, inclusive and supportive school community
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Make a real difference to the daily lives of our pupils
Salary range
- £3,611.12 per year