Midday Meals Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

The Victory Academy , Chatham

• Ref:MED887-6907-358S
• Posted:27/01/2023
• Pay:£3,191 - £3,239
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:19/02/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Midday Meals Supervisor

We are recruiting for a Midday Meals Supervisor to start as soon as possible. As Midday Meals Supervisor, you will have the responsibility for the day to day supervision of students during the lunchtime period ensuring a good standard of behaviour is maintained throughout the lunch period.  

You will be responsible for the welfare and health and safety of students whilst supporting and contribute to the Academy’s responsibility for safeguarding students

What you will need to succeed:

• To organise entry into the canteen, ensuring a calm atmosphere
• General supervision of students during the meal service
• To organise and supervise the students during their exit from canteen 
• Promoting and ensuring good behaviour and encouraging good social skills
• Addressing issues calmly and politely and in doing so, being a role model to the students
• To ensure the safety, and well-being of students, providing support where necessary
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and to observe Data Protection guidelines 
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations
• Have good/excellent communication skills in order to build a rapport and relationships with students and staff
• Team player/ flexible
• Committed to safeguarding students
• Assist with set up of the canteen and litter picking

What our Trust will offer you:

• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
• Free parking in our staff carpark

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our 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.

To arrange an informal chat with the line manager of this position please contact the Principal’s PA Kealy Davidson – kealy.davidson@victoryacademy.tsat.uk

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.

Information about the school

The Victory Academy is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are a mixed Comprehensive School for students of all ability ranges, where everyone works and learns within its caring and supportive environment. Victory is a school for the local community, and we seek opportunities for students to develop as local citizens and serve and support our surrounding charities, industries and families.

We are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources. One of our many strengths is having a strong programme of arts education, including achieving a Platinum Artsmark award in 2018 which is held by less than 1% of schools in England.

We are focused on providing an education for all. Our belief is that each person is unique – every member of our community has gifts and talents that we seek to grow and channel. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum geared towards ensuring that our students will achieve their academic potential regardless of their starting points, and be dynamic members of society when they leave the Academy.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Simon Arnold
• Address:Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB
• Telephone: 0333 360 2140
• Email: office@thevictoryacademy.org.uk