Midday Meals Supervisor

About Us

Harris Primary Academy Kenley opened in 2015 as a local school for children aged two to eleven. We have a Nursery for 52 children and are a 2 form entry school for children in Reception through to Year 6. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school and that through expert teaching and support all pupils can achieve to a high standard. As a part of the Harris Federation, we share best teaching practice with other Harris Academies and continue to build on the Harris Federation's proven track record across many Boroughs.

Our aim at Harris Primary Academy Kenley is to make sure that our pupils leave us thoroughly prepared for secondary school and feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of Academy life.

We want all of our children to have a truly enjoyable experience at school. Our pupils' achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn.

Please get in touch if you would like to visit our Academy, or if there is anything else you would like to know.

Summary

Do you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team at Harris Primary Academy Kenley, securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of children during the lunchtime break period.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supervising children during lunch, making sure they are safe and behaving well
• Helping to decide where children can play, especially in bad weather
• Supporting safe use of playground equipment and encouraging fun and safe games during playtime.
• Helping children in the dining hall, including encouraging them to eat, helping with food and tidying up
• Assisting any children who need extra support during lunch or play
• Handling minor incidents and first aid, reporting anything serious to senior staff
• Keeping the dining and play areas clean and safe

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A good understanding of the needs of children during their midday break
• An appreciation for how lunchtime can be a fun and social part of the school day
• Experience working with children, ideally in a school or similar setting
• Good spoken and written English
• A positive attitude and the ability to motivate and support children
• Good organisational and teamwork skills
• Confidence to ask for help when needed and to work with parents and carers professionally

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

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 our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.