Midday Supervisor

Westgate Primary School, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 October 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: £3,017.00 Annually (Actual)

Midday Supervisor job summary

Post Title: Midday Supervisor
School: Manor Community Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed time until 31st August 2027
Contract Hours: 5 per week
Working Weeks: 38 per Year
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Grade: Kent Scheme A
Actual Salary: £3,017 Actual (£26,168 Salary)
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: 2nd November 2026 (We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date)
Interview Date: 6th November 2026

Do you love working with children and are you committed to providing them with an enjoyable lunchtime experience?

We are looking to recruit a friendly, flexible and caring Midday Meals Supervisor with high expectations to join our dedicated team. Working under the supervision and guidance of your line manager, you will help to supervise pupils during lunchtime, lead games and activities that develop children's social skills, and support pupils while they eat their lunch. We are proud to have a dedicated staff team who work closely together to ensure the very best outcomes for all our pupils.

Your role will include:

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime and playtime.
• Promoting kindness, cooperation and good behaviour.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
• Being a friendly, approachable and positive role model for the children.
• Supporting and encouraging pupils in their play and social interactions

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of and enjoys working with children
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and committed.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team.
• Can communicate clearly and positively with both adults and children.
• Is kind, patient and caring.
• Remains calm and professional in a busy working environment.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Term-time working in a positive environment.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 01322 223382.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Westgate Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Westgate Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westgate-primary-school-dartford

A good education is one of the most precious gifts a child can receive. We are proud of our school, our pupils and our successes.

Westgate is ‘a great place to be’. The relationship we build with our children and families enable us to create a distinctive ethos.

The learning experience is varied and inclusive. We have high expectations and strive to achieve for all.

Ours is a happy school where success of every child matters. Our staff and governors are dedicated and enthusiastic. We are committed to developing the knowledge, skills and understanding which enable your child to enjoy learning, achieve success and grow in self confidence and respect for people and the environment around them.

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