Job Vacancies

Midday Meals Supervisor
Scale 1 Spine Point 3 £3,454* actual gross salary
*5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Our School is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our supervisory team at Heronsgate Primary School.

You will be responsible to the Headteacher for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils in the premises of the school during the midday break. You may be placed at either of our two sites in Thamesmead and Woolwich.

To be successful you should have:

  • Proven experience of supervising children in a paid or unpaid capacity

  • An understanding of the importance of the school meal / packed lunch and the midday break as a social and educational occasion

  • An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and the wellbeing of children

  • An ability to work as a member of a team

  • The ability to relate to pupils and to deal with them patiently and firmly using positive strategies

Please email recruitment@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk if you wish to find out more information.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Form

MMS Job Description

MMS Person Specification

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 8am 

Please return completed forms (CV’s not accepted) to recruitment@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk

At Heronsgate Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.

Our school has policies and procedures in place to deal with safeguarding issues, such as a strict selection and recruitment process for staff and regular volunteers. All candidates must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.  As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children and young people.

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