Midday Meals Supervisor - Part-time

Bishop Chavasse Primary School , Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2086-140S
• Posted:07/05/2026
• Pay:KR3 £23,656 FTE
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:15/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 18 May 2026

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Job Description

Bishop Chavasse CE Primary School is looking to appoint an energetic, caring and flexible member of staff as Midday Supervisor.

The successful candidate will be expected to supervise, support and guide the children during the lunchtime period. This will involve supervising and interacting with the children in the hall during lunch service and on the playground during lunchtime play. Although previous experience would be preferable it is not considered essential as full training and induction will be given. The ability to communicate effectively with children and to ensure their well-being and maintain their safety is essential.

Pay: £23,656 FTE; actual pay approx £4,027 per annum

Start Date: ASAP or 1 June 2026

Hours: 12 midday to 1.30pm Monday to Friday, Bishop Chavasse School term time only.

Contract: Fixed term to 17^th July 2026

App Close Date: Friday 15^th May 2026

Interviews: w/c 18^th May 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and close the advert early due to the volume of applications we receive.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged. Please contact the school office to find out more and arrange a convenient time. Please contact Nicola Stanton on 01732 676040 or recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk to book a visit. For further details and an application form, please visit the Vacancies section on our school website.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Ensure pupils enter the dining room in a safe and orderly fashion and behave appropriately when queuing for their meal in order to maintain safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
2. Ensure pupils eating meals are seated in an orderly fashion to maintain safety and wellbeing of the pupils. Check that pupils have or are provided with a drink and that a sufficient amount of their meal has been eaten.
3. Assist the pupils, as necessary, during the meal break to ensure their wellbeing. This may include providing them with a drink, helping with spillages, cutting up food and caring for pupils’ personal needs.
4. Ensure plates etc., are cleared from tables in an appropriate manner to maintain a clean and tidy environment and to free up space for any further sittings where applicable. 
5. Ensure once meals are finished that the dining area is wiped down and is left in a clean and tidy manner to maintain a clean and tidy environment.
6. Assist in collecting pupils from collection point and escort to hall/classroom or patrol and supervise school areas used by the pupils at mealtimes, to ensure safety and appropriate behaviour is observed, as applicable.
7. Supervise children, proactively monitor behaviour and engage in play with the children on the playground following lunch.
8. Operate, if applicable, a first aid service, to deal with any minor accidents that occur safely and quickly.

Information about the school

Bishop Chavasse Church of England Primary School is a two form entry school and a member of the Tenax Schools Trust. We opened in September 2017 and are located in South Tonbridge (postcode TN11 0FB).

Pupils moved into our new, state of the art school building in April 2019. We have:

• Spacious classrooms along two easy to navigate corridors – one for EYFS and Key Stage 1, and one for Key Stage 2; • Outdoor areas including designated play and sports areas for EYFS, KS1 and KS2: sports field, trim trails, climbing walls, outdoor classroom, prayer gardens and a richly equipped, carefully designed Forest School area; • A bright, spacious and well stocked library; • Quiet learning spaces outside the classrooms for personalised teaching; • A dedicated room for music lessons; • A fully equipped sensory room; • Play therapist with a dedicated play therapy space; • Daily Collective Worship where the school comes together to worship and reflect; • On site kitchen facilities providing a choice of healthy, nutritious lunches every day; • Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.30pm; comprising a variety of after school Enrichment clubs ranging from pottery and gardening to dodgeball and drama as well as a daily breakfast club.

Our dedicated, passionate staff, supported by parents, governors and the Tenax Schools Trust are committed to nurturing our community to achieve excellence together in an environment where everyone is wise, trustworthy and compassionate. We hope that pupils will be guided by our vision and supported in life through understanding the power of our values of wisdom, compassion and honesty as they seek to make a positive difference to the world.

Our Church of England primary school is at the heart of our local community, where staff, parents and children are flourishing through working, learning and playing together. As a Church of England school, Bishop Chavasse is linked with two local churches: St Stephen’s Church and St Peter and St Paul, and we work closely with the Rochester Diocesan Board of Education to ensure our Christian ethos is theologically rooted and permeates every avenue of our school community, teaching and learning.

The Tenax Schools Trust is a strong and growing family of seven primary schools, one secondary school, the Kent Teaching School Hub and an initial teacher training provider, Teach Kent & Sussex. Our Trust includes Church of England and community schools, who are united by a shared ambition for our pupils. We welcome pupils and families from all backgrounds and from all faiths and none

Why work for us? · Competitive Pension Scheme. All employees can be part of the either the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or a Local Government Average Salary (LGPS) pension scheme - benefits include life cover, lower tax, survivor benefits, and ill health cover. Typically, these pension schemes have an employer contribution of 25%, meaning that your entire salary package is usually 25% higher than annual salary.

· Flexible and family friendly: we are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.

• Professional Development: access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

The Tenax Schools Trust and its schools want to ensure that we recruit the best talent to achieve our vision of achieving excellence together and providing a transformative education for every child. As a vision and values-led organisation we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where there is equality of opportunity to allow everyone to thrive. So, whatever your background, if you think you meet the essential criteria for one of our roles, we would love to hear from you. Fairness in how we recruit and select our employees plays a significant part in creating an equitable environment. Our aim is that every applicant for a position within our schools/trust is considered against criteria which relates only to the requirements of the job. To that end, we are committed to providing equality and fairness for all.

In summary, please apply if you meet the job specification, regardless of any other factor. Where possible, we seek to facilitate flexible working opportunities. We want to support you to submit the best application you can. If you require a reasonable adjustment made to the application process, please contact us. We wish all potential applicants to be able to participate fully and with equal access to the selection process.

Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicola Stanton
• Address:Bishop Chavasse Church Of England School, 2A Baker Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB
• Telephone: 01732 676040
• Email: recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk

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