Job Description for a Meals Supervisor at Sherington Primary School.
Reporting to Senior Meals Supervisor
PURPOSE OF JOB
As part of a team of Midday Supervisors, under the direction of the Senior
Meals Supervisor for the school, to be responsible for the supervision of all
pupils ensuring safe play in a safe environment in the school during the
midday break. Depending on the area of the school allocated, duties may
include responsibility for the orderly conduct of pupils taking the school
meal and/or that of pupils in and around the school.
MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supervision of pupils during the midday break, in the dining areas, about
the school premises and play areas.
2. Assisting and directing pupils in the dining areas and elsewhere, dealing
with incidents of inappropriate behaviour and referring matters to the
Senior Midday Supervisor when necessary.
3. Assisting as directed with the maintenance of orderly arrangements
both for the taking of the school meal and the use of the buildings and
other areas by pupils.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Ability to understand and apply instructions from the Senior Supervisor in
respect of the supervision and control of pupils during the midday break.
Ability to relate and be a good role model to pupils, dealing with them
patiently, firmly and with a good humoured manner.
Understanding the importance of the school meal, and the midday break,
being a social and educational occasion.
Ability to relate both to support staff and teaching staff at the school and
to work co-operatively with other people as part of a team.
Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupils needs and
to react calmly and quickly in any emergency.
Understanding the Authorities policies in health and safety, equal
opportunities and pupils’ disciplinary provision.