Midday Meals Supervisor - Downsbrook Primary School

Job Description

Ref:

500102b

Required:

November 2026 or as soon as practicable

Contract:

Temporary until July 2027

Hours:

5 hours per week over 5 days, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary:

NJC Grade 2, SCP 3, £24,796 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary - £2,822 p.a.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, positive, dedicated, emotionally intelligent and enthusiastic team players to join our friendly, caring and committed lunchtime team. In particular, we are looking for supervisors to support children at lunchtimes in promoting positive play, teamwork, and friendship, as well as supporting children with their pastoral care. In addition, the role will include supervising children whilst eating their lunch and, following relevant training, providing minor first aid.

Successful applicants will be someone who will:

• Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed, will creating a culture of friendship, positivity and teamwork at lunchtimes, in-line with our school values.

• Like all children and will be able to establish excellent relationships with children and colleagues.

• Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague, whilst being an excellent role model to children.

• Be proactive and have a desire to improve their own practice, whilst being open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues.

• Previous experience of working in a similar role and/or relevant training is desirable, but not essential.

We can offer you:

• A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.

• A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.

• Local government pension scheme

• Staff benefits platform

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office either via email office@downsbrook.org or phone 01903 230467.

Further details and application forms are available to download from this advert.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November

Interview Date: Wednesday 4th November

Safeguarding Statement

Downsbrook 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.

Downsbrook Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its’ staff.

How to Apply

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).

Completed application forms and a supporting letter to be sent to recruitment@schoolsworks.org

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

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

DPS MDM Nov 2026

School website: http://www.schoolsworks.org

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