Lunchtime Supervisor

Midday Supervisor (MDS) - Bedgrove Junior School
Term time only
Contract type: Permanent
To create a positive environment for children to enjoy their lunch in.
• Supervision of children in the lunch hall
• To assist pupils, where necessary, with the collection of food and return of trays, or other items to the service counter.
• To assist pupils, where necessary, with the proper use of cutlery and encourage good table manners.
• To take any immediate action to attend to sickness or accidents by carrying out minor first aid and summoning relevant assistance Applications must be made by the Great Learners Trust application form - CVs are not accepted.
Bedgrove Junior School is an academy which is part of the Great Learners Multi-Academy Trust. We are a school that is committed to ensuring that every child learns in a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment where children are encouraged to achieve their best both within and outside of the classroom. We are continually driving forwards to achieve the very best outcomes for all pupils.
Accountable to: School Business Manager
Purpose of Job: To set up and clear away the lunch tables and equipment for lunch and to ensure the safety, general welfare and conduct of pupils in the dining hall during the lunch break period.
Supervision of children in the lunch hall
• To assist pupils, where necessary, with the collection of food and return of trays, or other items to the service counter.
• To assist pupils, where necessary, with the proper use of cutlery, drinking facilities or other aspects of lunchtime.
• To take any immediate action to attend to sickness or accidents by carrying out minor first aid and summoning relevant assistance
Bedgrove Junior School and The Great Learners Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. No formal qualifications or previous school experience is required but the ability to establish positive expectations of pupil behaviour, good relationships with staff and pupils, and a sensitivity to pupils' personal needs is important.


Candidates need to have a good standard of spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages.
The Post holder will contribute to the school’s objectives in service delivery by:
• Supporting the school towards its journey in school improvement by adhering closely to policies and procedures and being a good role model of
the schools vision and values.
• Adhering to the school’s safeguarding procedures and attend relevant child protection training when required
• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation
• At all times operating within the school’s Equal Opportunities framework Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Email: office@bjsglt.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.


Bedgrove Junior School will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates including a social media check.


All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.