Midday Meals Supervisor

**Summary**
Do you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to individually or as part of a team, for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime break period, in accordance with agreed practices and procedures.

This role has a range of tasks including overseeing the Midday Lunch period, supervising break and lunch times and admin support for Class Teachers. This role has an opportunity to develop additional skills with CPD opportunities.

**About Us**
We are a two form entry Primary School with nearly 400 children on roll. Set on the outskirts of Bromley, we pride ourselves in providing a safe and welcoming environment that nurtures pride, mutual understanding and self esteem.

We encourage independence and creativity as well as a healthy social and emotional growth.

We embrace ethnic, cultural and religious diversity.

**Main Areas of Responsibility**
As part of your role, you will:

- Undertake direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.
- Assist with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.
- Be familiar with and support the safe use of children’s play equipment.
- Promote games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules regarding games allowed are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.
- Support and supervise pupils in the dining area as appropriate e.g. encouragement to eat, help with choosing and cutting food, return of trays, cutlery etc.
- Support pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.
- Deal with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents to Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/Principal or nominated supervisor.
- Clean up spillages or debris around the dining/play areas to ensure the maintenance of good order, discipline and safety.

**Qualifications & Experience** Qualifications, Knowledge and Training**
- Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break
- Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion

**Experience**
- Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting

**Personal Skills, Abilities & Qualities**
- Good spoken and written English
- Ability to encourage and inspire young people
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
- Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil’s needs
- Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information

**Next Steps**

**Professional Development & Benefits**
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

**Safeguarding Notice**

**Equal Opportunities**

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Job Reference: HF02984-HPAS