Midday Meals Supervisor - Christ Church CofE Primary School

Job Introduction

Christ Church C of E Primary School 

(Voluntary Aided)

Midday Meals Supervisor

Required to start September 2026, 7.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 staff training days

Salary Royal Greenwich Scale 1, point 2 - FTE £28,221 - Actual salary £5,273, pay award pending

11:45-13:15pm Monday – Friday, 12 month Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to appoint a Midday meals Supervisor to engage with the children during lunchtime and ensure a safe and healthy environment for them. You will work under the direction of the Headteacher. Christ Church is an over-subscribed school, which has an excellent reputation locally. The school is situated on the edge of Oxleas Woods on Shooters Hill. The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and rated as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. Vacant posts rarely arise. 

Main Activities and Responsibilities

• Supervision and the management of pupils during the midday break in the dining area, about the school premises and in the playground as necessary.

• To provide an exemplar model to other members of the team using fair and consistent handling of the children in a calm and positive manner.

• Ensure that Health and Safety practices and procedures affecting pupils are maintained during the Midday Break.

• Encourage independence, promote suitable play and deal with issues as they arise in a transparently fair, and consistent manner in accordance with school policies. 

Experience of dealing with SEN children would be advantageous but not essential as they will have dedicated support where required and training would be provided. Attendance required on staff training days (hours may differ) would be paid (where additional), at your usual hourly rate. 

We welcome visits to the school should you wish to do so, please contact Linda Rogers at admin@ccprimary.greenwich.sch.uk To apply the application form provided must be completed.

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026 Noon

Interviews: Thursday 9th July 2026 

Christ Church CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate and you will be required to tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Further information about the disclosure can be found in the application pack.

We are also committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular Black African or Afro Caribbean heritage who are currently under represented in our workforce. We are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.