Temporary Midday Meals Supervisor - Part-time

Shorne Church of England Primary School , Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3019-103S
• Posted:17/03/2026
• Pay:AAT A.1
• Start Date:Term 5/Easter 2026
• App Close Date:17/03/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Shorne Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in creating a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive lunchtime experience for our children.

As a Midday Meals Supervisor, you will help ensure that lunchtimes run smoothly and safely.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising children in the dining hall, playground, or other areas during the lunch break.
  - Encouraging healthy eating and positive behaviour.
  - Supporting children’s wellbeing and promoting a happy, friendly atmosphere.
  - Working closely with colleagues to maintain a safe and caring environment.

We would love to hear from you if you:

Are committed to enabling every child to achieve the very best they can.

Have a belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs,abilities and background.

For more information, including the key responsibilities of the role, please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Why work for Aletheia Academies Trust? Some of our Trust benefits include:
Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment options and mentorship opportunities
Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.
Free access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions. Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations each year.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Information about the school

Shorne Church of England Primary School, part of the Aletheia Academies Trust, is a friendly, dynamic and innovative school. We believe in ensuring that each and every member of the school community feels valued, listened to, nurtured and encouraged to see the positive impact they can have on the world. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and we strongly believe in offering each child every opportunity to develop into kind, confident, and compassionate members of society. We are a very friendly and supportive team who firmly believe in the importance of collaboration between and the well-being of colleagues, families and children.

We are located in a beautiful village setting and have 208 children. We are proud to have been graded as a good school by Ofsted in March 2023, and also good as a Church school by SIAMs in February 2018. We pride ourselves on our collaborative ethos, and should you join us we will ensure that you have opportunities for continued professional development, as well as support and friendly faces on a day-to-day basis.

The school has extensive facilities, bright, airy classrooms and attractive school grounds. We believe in the development of the whole child. Whilst we are a Church of England School, our Christian Values are lived by pupils and staff of all faiths and none. Inclusion of all is incredibly important to us at Shorne.

We are proud to be part of the Aletheia Academies Trust. We work regularly and collaboratively with our partner schools to provide a wide range of exciting learning opportunities for our children and staff.

Shorne Church of England Primary School Vision: ​

“Love, Learn, Live” ​

Love your Neighbour, Learn from the Good Samaritan, Live with Open Hearts and Minds.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss T Hewett
• Address:Cob Drive, Shorne, Nr Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3DU
• Telephone: (01474) 822312
• Email: hewettt@shorne.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01474 822312