Midday Supervisor - Part-time

Chevening CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3307-123S
• Posted:22/05/2025
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:01.09.25
• App Close Date:19/06/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:27.06.25

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Chevening (St Botolph’s) CEP School are seeking to recruit Midday Meal Supervisors to support our children’s lunchtimes. Our lunch arrangements are staggered between 12-1.30pm each day; the timings for this role would be agreed with the successful candidate between 12-1.30pm.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday; 1 hour per day; 5 hours per week; term time only

Start date 01.09.25. 

Kent Range KSA £24,513 (fte) and reduced pro-rata for the hours/weeks worked.

We are looking for some who is friendly, supportive, and committed to helping to ensure the safety and well-being of our pupils in the hall, classrooms, playground and field. Lunchtime provides everyone with an opportunity to step out of class-based learning and structures and is important for connection with others and for learning skills of independence and personal development.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervising and assisting pupils throughout their lunchtime to ensure their well-being and safety.
• Supporting pupils in the dining hall with eating, drinking, and personal care needs.
• Engaging pupils in inclusive and safe play activities during lunch breaks.
• Working collaboratively with staff to provide a positive lunchtime experience.

Previous midday supervision experience is not essential but some experience of working in a role involving play, care and engagement with children would be useful.

As a Church of England Aided School, our Christian vision and values are alive throughout the school and we would like to appoint a person who will support this ethos.

In order to apply, please complete the online application form.

Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact our School Office Manager to arrange an appointment; office@chevening.kent.sch.uk or 01732 452895

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications/shortlisting 9.00am 19^th June 2025

Interviews: 27^th June 2025

Availability to offer emergency cover for other school activities/needs would be helpful. If you have experience and an interest in working with children then this may be the ideal opportunity for you. All relevant training will be given.

Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 1 hour per day, 5 hours per week, term time only.

Start date 01.09.25. Kent Range KSA £24,513 (fte) and reduced pro-rata for the hours/weeks worked.

Information about the school

We are a thriving, one form entry school within an idyllic village setting with excellent road connections. The school has close links with St. Botolph’s Church, Chipstead village, and Chevening House. We have been graded as Good by OFSTED (2019) and Outstanding by church SIAMs (2017) inspections.

Chevening children are enthusiastic and enjoy learning. The staff team is diligent and dedicated to providing the best education for the children.

We are inspired by the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13: 31-32): “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” and aim to provide an excellent education by being

• true to Christ and His teachings.  

• known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes.  

• inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all.  

This Biblical Vision underpins our discussions, decisions and direction; our school values are well-established and alive in all we do. We are seeking individuals who can uphold this ethos.

If you want to know more about this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

Chevening (St Botolph's) CE (VA) Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, barring services check and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Minnis
• Address:Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SA
• Telephone: (01732) 452895
• Email: headteacher@chevening.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Child Protection Policy