Midday Meals Supervisor


Company:	Harris Federation
Salary:	£29,562 to £29,562 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, CR0 4FE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

About UsHarris Primary Academy Purley Way has been open since 2016 and is Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' in all areas. At full capacity there will be 21 classes from Reception to Year 6. We opened with a Reception cohort and are growing by a year group at a time with currently over 580 pupils on roll from Reception to Year 6. The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Purley Way to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: “Excellence for All”. Our core values of: Positivity, Ambition and Growth, underpin everything that happens in our academy and we have high expectations that these are followed and modelled by all staff, parents and children. SummaryDo you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of children during the lunchtime break period.

The actual salary for this role will be £8,500.97 (38 weeks per year, 12.5 hours per week; 11:15-13:45, Monday to Friday). Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour main responsibilities will include:

Undertaking direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.

Assisting with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.

Supporting the safe use of children’s play equipment.

Promoting games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules regarding games allowed are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.

Supporting and supervising pupils in the dining area as appropriate e.g. encouragement to eat, help with choosing and cutting food, return of trays, cutlery etc.

Supporting pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.

Dealing with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents to Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/Principal or nominated supervisor.

Cleaning up spillages or debris around the dining/play areas to ensure the maintenance of good order, discipline and safety.

Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:

Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break

Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion

Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting

Good spoken and written English

Ability to encourage and inspire young people

Good organisational skills

Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities

Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil’s needs

Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur 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, an Annual 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 NoticeThe 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 OpportunitiesThe 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 StepsIf 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.

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