Midday Meals Supervisor

Midday Meals Supervisor

Salary: TSAT Pay Group 1 pro rata to £3,946 - £4,031 for hours and weeks stated (£22,069 - £22,544 FTE)

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Fixed Term contract

Hours: 7.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Closing date: 13/10/2024

Interview: TBC

Meon Way Federation is currently seeking a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team on a Fixed term contract. You will engage with our children in exciting play and games at lunchtime whilst ensuring good standards of behaviour. The successful candidate will have a willingness to work as part of a team and seek positive solutions. 

This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.

Working hours: 11.45am - 13.15pm, Monday - Friday

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description 

• To be able to supervise pupils in the dining areas 
• Ensure good standards of behaviour by the pupils are maintained
• Assist with associated ancillary duties (e.g. cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are clean, etc)
• Provide welfare support to the pupils of the school, including undertaking first aid duties (depending on training)
• Attend appropriate training sessions in order to increase knowledge and skills
• To ensure First Aid is given and actions are recorded in the First Aid book
• To ensure confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the children and the school 
• To be flexible and adaptable to deal with the changing needs of the school 

About Us

Meon Infant School, Meon Junior School and Moorings Way Infant School have joined forces to become Meon Way Federation. We have a highly motivated and talented team and children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate and to use their abilities to the full. We provide an atmosphere, which enables the children to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and practical abilities.

 “Staff all enjoy working here and agree that leaders are considerate of staff’s well-being”– Ofsted

Click here to view our video and gain an insight into what our school is like

Meon Way Federation is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education. 

We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. Following this fixed term contract, there is potential for a permanent role within our family of schools in Portsmouth.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

What our Trust will offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance. 
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. 
• Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings. 
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 
• Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers. 

Next steps:

If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our school are very welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk to arrange a suitable time. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk