At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise lunchtime activities and ensure a safe, enjoyable dining experience for pupils.
- Company: Join a supportive trust committed to diversity and inclusion in education.
- Benefits: Part-time hours with a competitive salary and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth in a vibrant school environment.
- Why this job: Be a positive influence on children's health and play while enjoying flexible hours.
- Qualifications: Energetic, trustworthy individuals who love working with children.
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Part-Time
Salary: £25,942.00 Annually (FTE) – 7.5 hours per week; 38 weeks per year; Actual salary £4,368.41 per annum
Working Hours: 11:30am – 1pm; Monday – Friday
Weeks Per Year: 38 weeks
Closing Date: 7:00pm, Wednesday, 24th June 2026
About This Role
- Manage the team's day-to-day operations
- Assist in setting up/clearing away in the dining hall
- Supervise the children as they eat
- Organise outside play and supervise the playground/field, as needed
- Encourage pupils to eat healthy meals and use appropriate utensils
- Maintain flexibility, supervising groups independently
About You
- Trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organised, self-motivated
- Enjoys working with pupils and can communicate at all levels
- Can meet children’s individual needs and coordinate safe, creative play opportunities
- Displays common sense, patience and good judgment
- Committed to promoting equality and diversity, maintaining good food hygiene practices and following the school's pupils’ behaviour and health and safety policies
Safer Recruitment, Inclusion and Diversity
The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references. The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels able to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging. The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.
Mid-Day Lunch Supervisor in Erith employer: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
The Primary First Trust is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff are encouraged to thrive. With a commitment to equality and diversity, employees can expect meaningful engagement with pupils while promoting healthy eating and safe play. The part-time Mid-Day Lunch Supervisor role provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children, all within a flexible schedule that allows for a balanced work-life dynamic.
