Job Vacancies
Midday Meals Supervisor
Scale 1 Spine Point 3 £3,565* 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
Experience of supporting pupils with additional needs
Understanding of the importance of the school meal / packed lunch and the midday break as a social and educational occasion
Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and children’s wellbeing
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
Closing date: Friday 6th March 2026, 8AM
Application forms and job information can be found below:
Application form
Equal Opportunities form
MMS Job Description
MMS Person Specification
Please return completed forms (CV’s not accepted) to recruitment@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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.