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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.

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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 [email protected]

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