About The Role
Meon Way Federation is currently seeking a Senior Midday Meal Supervisor to join our team on a Permanent contract. Based at Moorings Way Infant School or Meon Infant School, you will lead and support our Midday Meals Supervisors during the lunch time period. This role plays a vital part in ensuring safety, wellbeing and positive social development of our pupils during lunchtime.
You will supervise a small team of lunchtime staff, promote positive behaviour and help create a happy, safe and inclusive lunchtime environment for all pupils.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and support a team of Midday Meals Supervisors
* Arrange and facilitate appropriate play and physical activities
* Supervise pupils in the dining areas and playgrounds
* Ensure good standards of behaviour by the pupils are maintained
* Assist with associated ancillary duties (e.g. cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are clean, etc)
* Provide welfare support to the pupils of the school, including undertaking first aid duties (depending on training)
* Attend appropriate training sessions in order to increase knowledge and skills
* To ensure First Aid is given and actions are recorded in the First Aid book
* To ensure confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the children and the school
* To be flexible and adaptable to deal with the changing needs of the school
About Us
Meon Infant School, Meon Junior School and Moorings Way Infant School have joined forces to become Meon Way Federation. We have a highly motivated and talented team and children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate and to use their abilities to the full. We provide an atmosphere, which enables the children to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and practical abilities.
"Staff all enjoy working here and agree that leaders are considerate of staff’s well‑being" – Ofsted
Meon Way Federation is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.
There are five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth who benefit from Thinking Schools' award‑winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
What our Trust will offer you
* Competitive Pay Scales
* Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
* Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust‑funded apprenticeships and training courses.
* Our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
* Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
* Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
* You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
* Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
* A one‑stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
* Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
* School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Next steps
If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Visits to our school are very welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact Caroline Sage on Caroline.Sage@meonjun.tsat.uk to arrange a suitable time.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates. If you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.
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