Job Description

About the Role


This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Midday Meals Supervisor to join our wonderful village school.



Our spacious school and grounds are set in the heart of the village within easy reach of the M23.

We can offer:

Children who are enthused about their learning and whose behaviour is good An exciting and positive working atmosphere Training The support of a hard-working team including friendly staff, parents and governors

Visits to the school are highly recommended and welcomed.



Please contact the SBM, Mrs Sonsoles Garcia de Movellan - sbm@copthornejunior.co.uk



Applications to be sent to sbm@copthornejunior.co.uk

Job details

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Midday Meals Supervisor to work

7.5 hours per week, 1.5-hour daily Monday to Friday.

This is a

term time only

post.

Hours

to be 12pm - 1.30pm, starting on Monday 26th January or earlier if available.



We reserve the right to close the application process early and conduct interviews prior to the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.



This is a

temporary role until 31st August 2026

with a definite view to extending beyond this date.

Salary:

WSCC Grade 2 12.65 - 12.85 per hour



The successful applicant will enjoy working with children, supporting and caring for them and ensuring that their school lunch experience is a positive, safe and happy one. You will be responsible for the setting up of the hall for lunches and clearing away as the children are finishing; ensuring that during the lunch periods pupils are in a clean and safe environment. Midday Meals supervisors are expected to supervise and interact with the children during the meals, ensuring pupil behaviour whilst eating and that pupils are ready to return to class on time.

Closing date for applications is

5pm Monday 12th January 2026

Interviews:

Thursday 15th January 2026




Further Information


Copthorne CE Junior School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

sbm@copthornejunior.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01342 712372

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the

'Apply online' button

as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.


The reference number for this role is SCHO01467.



LOCATION

Crawley area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

12 January 2026