Midday Meals Supervisor Fixed Term to 31.08.26 - Term Time

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2027-152S
• Posted:11/03/2026
• Pay:£24735 FTE (approx £4239 per annum)
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:18/03/2026 at 14:00
• Interviews:20th March 2026

Advert

Are you friendly, motivated, and enjoy working with children? We’re looking for someone to help make lunchtimes safe, fun, and enjoyable for our pupils.

The role is 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11:45am – 1:15pm, term time only (38 weeks).

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise children in the lunch hall, playground, and classrooms during wet play.
• Help children eat their lunch and watch out for those who might need extra support.
• Organise tables and chairs, and keep the lunch area clean and safe.
• Encourage children to play nicely and help resolve any disagreements.
• Use your OPAL play training to make playtimes creative and fun.
• Follow school rules to keep children safe and support their behaviour.
• Report any concerns to teachers and work with staff to support children’s needs.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Someone enthusiastic and caring who enjoys working with children.
• A team player who wants to help children have a positive lunchtime experience.
• Willing to learn and use OPAL play ideas.
• Someone who follows school policies and supports children’s safety and well-being.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive school community.

Receive training and support to develop your skills.

Make a real difference in children’s day by helping them enjoy lunchtime and play.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Applications to be made via Kent-Teach

Information about the school

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is an expanding 1.5 form entry school and a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

We work closely with our community, especially All Saints' Church, and have a PTFA which helps organise many events. PE and music specialists provide additional curriculum enrichment. All early years classrooms have their own, purpose-built outside learning environment. Our Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager offers highly effective support to our pupils and their families.

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sue Heather
• Address:Eccleston Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN
• Telephone: 01622 754666
• Email: headteacher@abc.aquilatrust.co.uk

Fax: 01622 355174

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification