What skills and experience we're looking for
Fixed Term Contract until 31/07/2025
Meon Way Federation is currently seeking to appoint a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team on a Fixed term contract to cover for maternity leave. Based at Meon Junior School, you will engage with our children in exciting play and games at lunchtime whilst ensuring good standards of behaviour. The successful candidate will have a willingness to work as part of a team and seek positive solutions.
This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
• To be able to supervise pupils in the dining areas
• 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
What the school offers its staff
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
What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: 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.
• Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.