Job Description

About Us


Welcome to Summerlea Community Primary School. We are incredibly proud of our school and the children in it. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships that we create with children, parents and our wider community.



Our school aim is to give "Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day". We passionately believe in this. We understand that every child is individual, unique and has a wide range of talents. It is our job is to bring out the best in them through support, challenge and not being afraid to learn from mistakes. We want our children to have confidence, though a wide range of opportunities to explore, investigate, question and achieve.



We also want to prepare them, not only for the next steps in their education, but for the rest of their lives. Our curriculum is broad, creative and exciting which enables

not only our children to become successful learners but also, to have fun whilst they do it!.



Summerlea is a community primary school for pupils between the ages of 4 and 11 (Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2).



The school is situated in attractive grounds to the north of Rustington village. The school building is light, bright and airy and very well equipped. We value our community and all the stakeholders involved in our school. We are committed to continuous improvement in all we do, but are also keen to celebrate our strengths and the special memories that we create here.


Job Details

Salary: NJC Grade 2, SCP 2-3, 24,413 to 24,796 p.a. pro rata - Actual Starting Salary 4,863 p.a.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 8.75 hours per week, term time only,

Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 1.15pm

(38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement )

Location: Rustington, West Sussex

Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026

What You Need to Succeed


We are looking for a positive, caring and well-motivated Midday Meals Supervisor to work within this friendly and supportive school. In particular, we are looking for supervisors to support children at lunchtimes in promoting positive play, teamwork, and friendship, as well as supporting children with their pastoral care. You will also be required to set out tables and pack way at the end of the lunch session, ensuring the hall is ready for afternoon activities.


Further Information


Summerlea Primary 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.



This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health, enhanced DBS checks and online social media searches.



Summerlea Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.


How to Apply


Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application.



Completed applications should be forward to

recruitment@schoolsworks.org

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact Keighley Steward, Office Manager Tel:

01903 856783

, to arrange a suitable time to visit.



Further details and application forms are available to download from this advert.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01496.



LOCATION

Chichester/ Bognor/ Rustington/ Littlehampton

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

12 January 2026