Midday Meals Supervisor

Cedar Children's Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 5.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £3,049 - £3,181 for hours and weeks stated

What skills and experience we're looking for

We're expanding our team!

We are seeking to appoint an additional Midday Meals Supervisor at Cedar Children’s Academy to supervise pupils in the dining areas. Our Midday Meals Supervisor will engage our children in exciting play and games at lunchtime, whilst ensuring good standards of behaviour. A willingness to work as part of a team and seek positive solutions is essential.

The successful candidate will provide welfare support to the pupils of the school, including undertaking first aid duties (depending on training).You will assist with associated ancillary duties (e.g., cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are clean, etc).

At the discretion of the school, you may be required to work between 1 -5 INSET days per an academic year to complete additional training and safeguarding updates.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Cedar Children's Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 652 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cedar Children's Academy website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cedar-children-s-academy

At Cedar, we believe in a strong partnership between the school and parents, benefiting our children with stability and the ability to develop, an inspiring workforce who show a relentless dedication to school improvement.

“Staff feel well supported by leaders. Teachers recognise that leaders have worked hard to make sure their workloads are managed fairly.”   

“Staff value the training and support they receive. Leaders recognise talent in staff and deploy them across the school to coach and support colleagues.” Ofsted Report May 2019

We encourage pupils to be proud of their school and achieve in an exciting environment. We celebrate everyone’s success and provide each pupil with the life chances they deserve. We are relentless in pursuing the best and show care and hope for all our pupils who will become young adults of the future.

Arranging a visit to Cedar Children's Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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