Midday Meals Supervisor


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	PS1/2
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Horley, RH6 9AU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

Langshott Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing environment with high expectations for both our pupils and staff. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships between staff and pupils, fostering a culture where children are motivated to succeed and demonstrate excellent behaviour. We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Midday Meal Supervisor to join our team from 1st December. This role plays a key part in ensuring that lunchtimes are safe, positive and enjoyable for all pupils. The successful candidate will supervise children during the lunch break, supporting them in the dining hall and playground, promoting good behaviour, and helping to create a calm and inclusive environment.Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00am – 1:30pm, 38 weeks per year (term time only).Additional Benefits:An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.A generous local government salary-related pensionThe successful candidate will need to have:Ability to supervise and engage children safely during lunchtime (dining hall and playground)Good communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with other staffCapability to promote positive behaviour in line with school policiesWillingness to support pupils, including younger children, with eating and lunchtime routinesAwareness of health, safety, and safeguarding responsibilitiesAbility to respond to minor incidents or illnesses appropriatelyA caring and patient approach to help children develop social skills and enjoy their lunch breakProfessional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentialityWillingness to undertake training as requiredWe offer a beautiful setting, with excellent facilities, supportive staff and enthusiastic children. We are committed to inclusive practices, the achievement of high standards and working in close partnership with parents and the community.Applicants are encouraged to visit the school, prior to application. Please call the school office to arrange a visit, we look forward to welcoming you to our school.Application closing date: Monday 9 November 2026 at 9.00amAn early application is recommended as candidates will be assessed and shortlisted as their application is received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.Interview date: TBC. Please note, interviews may take place sooner for the right candidate so please submit your application as soon as possible.Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, DBS and Employment of Ex-Offenders Langshott Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children's Barred List check, together with all other pre-employment and safer recruitment checks required under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), including satisfactory references, verification of identity, qualifications, right to work, prohibition checks (where applicable) and online searches as part of the school's due diligence process. Applicants are required to disclose any relevant criminal record information in accordance with current legislation, including any unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, bind-overs, pending criminal proceedings or current police investigations. Any information disclosed through the recruitment process, including spent convictions or cautions where relevant, will be considered in accordance with statutory guidance, DBS filtering rules, safeguarding requirements and the school's commitment to fair and equitable recruitment practices. Failure to disclose relevant information that is subsequently revealed through pre-employment checks may jeopardise any offer of employment. It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working with children to seek or undertake regulated activity with children. Employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all safer recruitment procedures. Further information regarding DBS disclosures, filtering rules and the school's policy on recruiting ex-offenders is available upon request. Our Child Protection Policy is available on our website. Langshott Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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