Midday Meals Supervisor

Job Description

Post: Midday Meals Supervisor
Start Date: Monday 30th November 2026
Salary: £25,614 pro rata (term time only), approx. £3,611.12 pro rata.
Hours: 6 hours 15minutes per week, term time only.
Monday-Friday 11:45am-1pm
Responsible to: Headteacher

Date Posted: Monday 12th October 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026
Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026

To supervise and support pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, hygienic, and positive environment.

Upper Beeding Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to office@upperbeedingprimary.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly on 01903 812288.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

Job Description MDMS Oct 2026

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Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining area and playground during lunch breaks
• Serve meals and assist pupils as needed, including supporting children with special dietary needs
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and health & safety are maintained at all times
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Organise and lead lunchtime activities to engage pupils positively
• Liaise with catering staff to ensure smooth meal service and accommodate dietary requirements
• Be aware of, and respond to, first aid needs as required
• Report any incidents or concerns to the appropriate member of staff

Qualifications

• Understanding of health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a school setting

• Ability to follow instructions and school procedures

• Good communication skills with both adults and children

• Ability to support children with special dietary needs

• Friendly, approachable, and patient manner

• Reliable and punctual

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Upper Beeding Primary School

• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to emergencies

• To work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

• To promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school