Midday Meals Supervisor Lead - Term Time

Oakfield Primary Academy, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-3914-251S
• Posted:28/11/2025
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:5th January 2026
• App Close Date:15/12/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Week Commencing 15th December 2025

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Oakfield Primary Academy is looking to appoint a hardworking, flexible member of staff to join their team as a Midday Meals Supervisor Lead.

The posts will be for 10 hours per week, working from 11.15am to 1.15pm each day, Monday to Friday. The salary is based on Kent pay scale KSB £25,126 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £5,767.73 for 38 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will Lead the Midday Meals Supervisors team and supervise the pupils during the mealtime period to minimise any disruption, ensure their wellbeing and maintain their safety. This will involve time both on the playground and in the canteen supervising the children. Although previous experience would be preferable it is not considered essential full training and induction will be given. The ability to communicate effectively with children and the ability to ensure their well-being and maintain their safety is essential.

Our staff benefits package includes:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave 
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Information about the school

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfiled Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary School.

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread Alliance values. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Stacy Wickes
• Address:Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2SW
• Telephone: 07552503395
• Email: hr@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• job description and person spec
• job applicant privacy notice
• safeguarding policy
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• staff benefits