Midday Meals Supervisor

Job Description

Brindishe Lee Primary School, Lunch Time Play Lead Vacancy

Brindishe Lee School, Wantage Road, London, SE12 8NA

Salary: Scale 2 (Scale Point 3 – 4) pro-rata, Term Time Only

Actual Pro Rata Salary: Currently £5,421 per annum (paid in monthly instalments)

Hours: 7.5 hours per week (typically 12.00 – 13:30); Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

The post is part time and subject to a satisfactory 6 months’ probation period

We are currently recruiting Lunch Time Play Leader at Brindishe Lee School to join on us on a permanent basis. Immediate start.

The Brindishe federation comprises of Brindishe Lee (1 form entry), Brindishe Manor (2 form entry) and Brindishe Green (3 form entry), All 3 Brindishe schools are rated Good or Outstanding Lewisham Local Authority Primary Schools providing an exciting education for children aged 3 -11 years, all walking distance from each other, we are a few stops from Charing Cross, Waterloo, London Bridge mainline station or a short walk from Lee or Lewisham station.

The post involves:

• Promoting children’s safety and well–being
• Helping to maintain a safe and organised play/ lunch environment
  
  

We are looking for someone who:

• Can relate well to children and supervise them during lunch times
• Is aware of Health & Safety and can assist the Lunch Time Supervisor in supporting children during lunch times
• Is willing to follow school policies and procedures in relation to the role
  
  

Our Federation of Brindishe schools respect and celebrate the rich, diverse community that surrounds us. We encourage individuality and ensure that children and staff are empowered to follow their own curiosity from whatever inspires them. We will discover how to become the best learners we can be, developing our knowledge, interests and needs through a diverse curriculum that allows us to follow our own learning journey.

We will be: Committed; Creative; Confident; Curious; Compassionate

At Brindishe, we nurture a culture of mutual respect, positivity and curiosity. This empowers our children to become champions of their own learning. We provide a platform for learners to recognise and regulate their wellbeing so they can be physically and mentally healthy and in a position to make the best progress they can.

Leaving the Federation, is leaving feeling valued, empowered and excited to be part of and contribute to a diverse world. To know how to continue to make a difference.

Brindishe Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as reference checks

Further Information:

Job Description

Job Description and Person Specification can be found here

Application Form can be found here

The deadline for completed applications is 10am on Friday 5 th September 2025.

Interviews will be held on Monday 8 th September 2025.

Completed application forms should be returned to [email protected]

If you would like to have a conversation about the role before applying, please phone Sian Bannister, Head of School Brindishe Lee on 07498552153.

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.