Midday Meal Supervisor

Plumcroft Primary School, London, SE18 3HW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £7,367.00 Annually (Actual)

Midday Meal Supervisor job summary

As a Midday Supervisor, you will work as part of a friendly and supportive team to ensure that pupils have a safe, enjoyable and positive lunchtime experience.

Your responsibilities will include supervising pupils during the midday break, both in the dining hall and on the playground, supporting children during mealtimes, promoting positive behaviour and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

We are looking for individuals who have a calm, caring and patient approach, can communicate effectively with children and are confident in managing minor disagreements sensitively and appropriately. You will need to work well as part of a team and demonstrate an understanding of the different needs of pupils, ensuring that all children feel included, supported and respected.

Please note there are 3 vacancies available in total - 2 will be based at our Plum Lane Campus and one at our Vincent Road Campus.

Previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential.

Further information about the role, including key responsibilities and requirements, can be found in the attached job description.

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

Plumcroft Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

We do reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, therefore early applications are advised.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Plumcroft Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 1056 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Plumcroft Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plumcroft-primary-school

Plumcroft is a five-form entry school located on two sites. The Plum Lane Campus is on the side of Shooters Hill in Plumstead and the Vincent Road Campus is in the heart of Woolwich. We are a diverse and friendly community, who love to celebrate our differences as well as sharing joint interests. Our school population is made up of a number of different traditions and backgrounds and we hold regular community events in order to recognise and celebrate these varied cultures.

We have an outstanding PE department and an excellent music programme ensuring that all children have the opportunity to sing and learn a musical instrument and participate in public performances.

We provide a broad and balanced primary education which meets every child’s needs, interests and aspirations. We nurture each child's attainment, progress and enjoyment of learning in all subjects. We promote independence of thought and develop a sense of responsibility for the children's own achievements, behaviour and well-being.

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