Senior Midday Meal Supervisor
Nightingale Primary School, London, SE18 7JJ6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
31st August 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £6,944.27 - £7,139.02 Annually (Actual) Greenwich Scale 2 (3 - 4) £6,944.27 - £7,139.02 Actual Salary
Senior Midday Meal Supervisor job summary
Join Nightingale Primary School as a Senior Midday Meals Supervisor!
Lead. Support. Care - helping create a positive lunchtime experience for every child.
Hours: 10 hours
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
End Date: 30/8/2027
Term Time Only: 38 weeks per year
Start Date: 31st August 2026
Actual Salary: Greenwich Scale 2 (3 - 4)£6,944.27 - £7,139.02 Actual Salary
Are you a caring, reliable and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children and leading a team? Do you have the confidence to create a positive, safe and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive?
Nightingale Primary School is seeking a Senior Midday Meals Supervisor to lead our lunchtime team and help ensure every pupil enjoys a safe, happy and successful lunchtime experience.
This is a key role within our school community. You will oversee the smooth operation of lunchtime provision, supporting and coordinating the Midday Meals Supervisor team while promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion across the school.
Working closely with school leaders and staff, you will help create an environment where children can eat, play and socialise safely while developing positive relationships and independence.
As Senior Midday Meals Supervisor, you will:
- Lead and coordinate the Midday Meals Supervisor team
- Help create a safe, positive and inclusive lunchtime environment for all pupils
- Supervise children during lunch and playtimes, promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing
- Support and develop the lunchtime team, including leading regular team meetings
- Work closely with school staff to ensure high standards of safeguarding, health and safety
- Liaise with colleagues, including the kitchen team, to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime provision
- Respond effectively to incidents and support pupils to make positive choices
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a visible difference to children's daily school experience while leading a valued and dedicated team.
Who You AreWe are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with children and supporting their wellbeing
- Has experience leading or supervising others, ideally in a school or similar environment
- Is calm, organised and able to use their initiative
- Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
- Promotes positive behaviour and inclusion
- Has a good understanding of safeguarding and pupil welfare
Previous supervisory experience is desirable, although training and support will be provided. What We Offer
At Nightingale Primary School, every member of staff plays an important role in helping pupils succeed. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer a supportive and welcoming environment where colleagues are valued and encouraged to develop.
Here's what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive school community
- The opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated lunchtime team
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
A rewarding role where you can make a difference every day
Supportive leadership and collaborative colleagues
Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
We'd love to welcome you for a visit and show you what makes Nightingale Primary School such a special place to work. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit on 0208 854 6838
You'll find more information about the role, school and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Nightingale Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at all levels.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Nightingale Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 219 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nightingale Primary School website
Nightingale Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich and Kent. Our schools transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills.
Nightingale is a small community school with high aspirations for all our pupils. We believe that all children can be successful when provided with the right support, environment and opportunities.
Pupils, families and staff work best when we work closely together to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment. We understand that we are at our best when we work together and learning from each other, regardless of faith, culture, gender, sexuality or background.
Our focus is to provide children with the skills and knowledge to ensure that they are able to make a positive contribution to the local and global community as they grow.
Our values of Respect, Confidence and Excellence are embedded in all that we do. They are the thread that holds us together.
We are proud of our inclusive ethos. All children are provided with excellent learning opportunities and experiences to engage them. All at Nightingale have one goal; to ensure that all children enjoy their learning and make the best progress possible.
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