Midday Meals Supervisor - Summerlea Primary School

Job Description

Ref: 500121
Required: November 2026
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 5.00 hours per week, term time only; Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 1.00pm
(38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement)
Salary: NJC Grade 2, SCP 3, £25,614 p.a. pro rata. Actual starting salary - £2,915.52 p.a.

We are looking for positive, a caring and well-motivated Midday Meals Supervisor to work within this friendly and supportive school. In particular, we are looking for supervisors to support children at lunchtimes in promoting positive play, teamwork, and friendship, as well as supporting children with their pastoral care. You will also be required to set out tables and pack away at the end of the lunch session, ensuring the hall is ready for afternoon activities.

As a member of our team, we can offer you:

• A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
• The chance to become part of a successful and developing team.
• Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.
• Excellent professional support and development opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discount portal Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact Keighley Steward, Office Manager Tel: 01903 856783, to arrange a suitable time to visit.

Summerlea Primary School, Schoolsworks Academy Trust 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.

Rustington Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its’ staff. Further details and application forms are available to download from this advert.

Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026

Interview Date: W/c 9th November 2026

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.​

School vacancies website link: https://www.schoolsworks.org/Vacancies/

Please make reference to the Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application. Completed applications should be forwarded to recruitment@schoolsworks.org

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form

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