Post: Casual Mealtime Supervisor
Location: Hill View Primary, Hill View Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5BD
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade 2 Pt 3 - 4; £25,614 - £26,016
Actual Salary Range: £13.28 - £13.49 Per Hour
Contract Type: Casual, term time only (39 weeks per year)
About the successful candidates
We are looking for caring and committed person to join our support staff at Hill View Primary, you’ll be working in a team of like-minded individuals who all want the best for the school. You’ll be supervising lunchtimes, ensuring the children are safe and sensible while eating and playing. Keeping and maintaining a clean and hygienic area while the children eat. Experience of working in a childcare environment and being able to cope under pressure is essential.
We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:
Treat pupil’s with dignity, building relationships with mutual respect
Relevant experience of working with children, ability to motivate, using positive behaviour strategies
Have the ability to work independently and use own initiative
Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, be adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
Ensure safeguarding practices are upheld
Able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a “can do” attitude
Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Qualification desirable
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including an enhanced DBS check.
About the School
Hill View Primary Academy provides a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment for every child. Life and learning at Hill View is memorable - we aim to create happy memories children can take long into the future, as well as the skills necessary to succeed. Our teachers and teaching assistants are highly trained and well experienced in all aspects of primary education, meaning our children are supported, encouraged and well-led throughout their time with us.
Hill View Primary is a successful, highly regarded three-form entry primary academy with a PAN of 630. The Academy was inspected in May 2024 and received a Good rating: ‘Cross-curricular links add purpose to pupils’ learning and enable them to apply their skills and understanding in different subjects. Additionally, leaders have ensured that the school’s focus on pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is reflected in the curriculum.’
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that theyshare our values, arehighly motivated towork with colleagues, within and beyond their school, tocontinuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Closing date: for applications is Monday 2nd November 2026 at midnight
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Thursday 12th November 2026
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[261016D] Casual Midday Supervisor employer: Hill View Primary Academy
Hill View Primary, part of Reach South Academy Trust, is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a strong focus on professional development, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in a vibrant community. Located in Bournemouth, the school offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
