Midday Meals Supervisor

Balfour Junior School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £3,737

Midday Meals Supervisor job summary

We are seeking a passionate Midday Meals Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team, supervising pupils during the school lunch break. The successful candidate will have a flexible and friendly approach with excellent communication skills to communicate clearly and sensitively with children. Training and support will be provided to enable you to carry out your duties successfully.

You will be responsible for the following

Supporting children’s play during lunchtime

Keeping the dinner hall clean and tidy

Supervising the children while they eat

Other responsibilities as per the Job Description.

The successful candidate will need to be a positive role model with high expectations of the children in their care. A first aid qualification would be ideal, or willingness to complete first aid training.

In return, we will offer you:

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

Care First Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Two-week half term in October

Cycle to Work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Balfour Junior School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Zoe Mayston on 01634 843833 or via email zmayston@balfourjuniors.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

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 Balfour Junior School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 480 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Balfour Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/balfour-junior-school-chatham

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