Midday Meals Supervisor

The Victory Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £4,029 - £4,203 for hours and weeks stated

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are recruiting an additional Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team supervising students during the lunchtime period and ensuring good standards of behaviour are maintained throughout the lunch period. The successful candidate will organise entry into the canteen, ensuring a calm atmosphere and supervise the students during their exit from the canteen, and will supervise duty points around the Academy. They will provide support where necessary, addressing issues calmly and politely and in doing so, being a role model to the students.

Successful candidates will;

• have excellent communication skills
• be able to build a rapport and relationships with students and staff
• be responsible for the welfare and health and safety of students
• contribute to the Academy’s responsibility for safeguarding students

Midday Meals Supervisors work 7.5 hours per week - 1 pm to 2.30 pm each day.

What the school offers its staff

• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 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.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• 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!
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About The Victory Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Victory Academy website
• Email address: Aimee.Green@victoryacademy.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-victory-academy

At The Victory Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and caring school. Our strong staff-pupil relationships create an environment where students know that we’ve got their back and genuinely care about their well-being - even those who find learning challenging. Here, pupils celebrate and respect each other’s uniqueness, echoing one student’s sentiment:

“You can be who you want to be here.” (Ofsted 2023)

Our site and buildings provide an inspiring backdrop for growth and discovery. With excellent resources at your fingertips, you’ll thrive as an educator. We boast a robust arts education program, including a prestigious Platinum Artsmark award—an achievement held by less than 1% of schools in England.

We believe in the individuality of each person. Every member of our community possesses unique gifts and talents, which we nurture and channel. Our curriculum ensures that all students, regardless of their starting points, achieve their academic potential. When they leave The Victory Academy, they’ll be dynamic contributors to society.
Join us in shaping the future! Apply today and be part of our vibrant educational community.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our Sixth Form provision with new state-of-the-art facilities for our growing Sixth Form, together with establishing a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) intended for students requiring additional support for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

Arranging a visit to The Victory Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Aimee.Green@victoryacademy.tsat.uk.

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