Midday Meal Supervisor

Edmund Waller Primary School, London, SE14 5LY

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Soon after references and DBS is received.

• Closing date

  4 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday, Term time only: 38 weeks per year.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Meal Supervisor who demonstrates a passion for working with children, leading play and games at lunchtimes, is flexible and a team player. The successful candidate will be patient and understanding, but calm and firm when helping children make the right behavioural choices. You will assist children to maintain the Edmund Waller rules: ‘Ready, Respectful & Safe’ and support the school’s culture of visible kindness. Duties will involve supervision and support of pupils during the mid-day break in the dining areas, school buildings and playground, caring for children who have hurt themselves, following the school’s policy. On days of wet play, you will be required to support in the dinner hall or in a classroom supervising children. First Aid qualification is preferred but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

Edmund Waller is a diverse inner-city school with a strong commitment to inclusive practice. We have creative, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are keen to learn. Visits are strongly encouraged - please contact the school office to arrange

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the policies section on our school website.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Edmund Waller Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 432 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edmund Waller Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0207 639 0436
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edmund-waller-primary-school

Edmund Waller is a 2 form entry school situated in the Telegraph Hill area of New Cross, within 10 minutes walk of Nunhead. It has very spacious grounds and large classrooms.

Arranging a visit to Edmund Waller Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk.

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