Mealtime Supervisor

Cromer Road Primary School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5HT

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 6.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,856 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Cromer Road Primary School to join our support staff team as a Mealtime Supervisor. This role will require you to work within a team of play leaders, organising games and supervising children during lunch times. We are seeking to appoint a friendly and enthusiastic Mealtime Supervisor to join us as soon as possible. You will be responsible for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break period.

As a Mealtime Supervisor, you will be expected to take part in outdoor play activities, instructing the children and promoting play along with supervising the dining hall and making lunchtimes an enjoyable experience for the children.

In line with recent legislation, applicants must have a command of spoken English that is sufficient to effectively carry out duties of the role.

If you have the skills, knowledge and experience and would like to apply for the post please telephone or email the office to arrange a visit and ask for an application form. Completed application forms should be returned to the school.

What the school offers its staff

A creative and inclusive school community working in partnership with parents and families.

A supportive team

A modern and well-equipped school building.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Mealtime Supervisor Job Description and Person Spec.pdf - 275 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cromer Road Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cromer Road Primary School website
• Email address: mlee@cromer.barnetmail.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cromer-road-primary-school

Cromer Road Primary is a two form entry school, committed to inclusion and providing a varied and creative curriculum for children aged 4 -11 years. We are a happy and successful community where every pupil is recognised as an individual and where we aim for everyone to reach their full potential. We believe that every child has a talent and can experience success as they develop into young adults through the supportive and caring environment we provide.

Our holistic and well-rounded approach towards education provides an exceptional foundation for life-long learning and we ensure that each child has the opportunity to grow in self–confidence and academic success so that they leave our school with fond memories and fully prepared for the next stage of their education. Our school values are kindness, respect, integrity, resilience and curiosity which we instil in our pupils through a well rounded curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Cromer Road Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mlee@cromer.barnetmail.net.

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