Midday Meals Supervisor

Heronsgate Primary School, London, SE28 0EA

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 5 hours a week (12pm - 1pm), term time only (39 weeks a year)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £3,454 (actual annual gross salary)
• Pay scale: Scale 1 Spine Point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Proven experience of supervising children in a paid or unpaid capacity

• An understanding of the importance of the school meal / packed lunchand the midday break as a social and educational occasion

• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and the wellbeing of children

• An ability to work as a member of a team

• The ability to relate to pupils and to deal with them patiently and firmly using positive strategies

What the school offers its staff

• opportunities for professional development

• chance to work with a friendly, enthusiastic team

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

At Heronsgate Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority.

Our school has policies and procedures in place to deal with safeguarding issues, such as a strict selection and recruitment process for staff and regular volunteers. All candidates must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. As part of the safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children and young people.

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.

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

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About Heronsgate Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 748 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heronsgate Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8317 0809
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heronsgate-primary-school

Heronsgate is a popular outstanding 4-form entry primary school with a campus in West Thamesmead and one in Woolwich, opposite the Royal Arsenal development.

“This is an exceptional school. Staff and pupils are fully committed to the school’s aim which is ‘to discover and realise the genius in everyone’. Staff said that they appreciate the training and support they receive and that leaders care about their well-being. One member of staff spoke for many when they stated, ‘I would not want to work anywhere else’.”
Ofsted, December 2022

We are well resourced with an attractive outdoor environment and are keen to continue and enhance your professional development. Career progression for our staff is a high priority.

Arranging a visit to Heronsgate Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk.

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