Lunchtime Controller

The Park Federation Academy Trust; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Montem Academy is seeking a Lunchtime Controller for 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (38 weeks per year). This part-time role, within The Park Federation Academy Trust, offers a friendly school community and opportunities for development.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, be caring and patient, and able to work on their own initiative while taking direction from the Supervisor. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Caring and patient disposition.
• Self-motivated and able to work from own initiative.
• Able to take direction from Supervisor.
• Teamwork with other lunchtime controllers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during lunch periods.
• Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive lunchtime environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to implement school policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Caring and patient

Self-motivated

Take direction from Supervisor

Teamwork with lunchtime controllers

Job description

Lunchtime Controller at Montem Academy

New

Job Reference #EDV/2026/MA/06985

Location Chalvey Grove, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2TE

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £5,732.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week 10

Weeks Per Year 38

Closing Date Midday, Fri 30th Oct, 2026

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) As and when we receive successful applications.

About this Role

Lunchtime Controller

Salary (actual): £5,732 inclusive of fringe allowance

Grade: 1

Hours: 10, Monday to Friday

Work Pattern: term time only - 38 weeks per annum

Contract: permanent

Montem is a warm and vibrant multi-cultural primary school based in Slough which has a wonderfully diverse community comprising of pupils and adults from a wide range of nations, ethnicities and cultures. We celebrate this diversity and believe it is a key strength of our academy. We offer all children an education in a safe, calm, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is valued as an individual. We aim to nurture well rounded, respectful and confident children who will develop skills for life-long learning.

Our school is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, and our partnership means that there are opportunities for professional development that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Controller. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience of working in a similar role, but we would also welcome applications from candidates who have not had experience in this role.

We are looking for individuals who:

• have excellent communication skills
• are caring and patient
• are self-motivated and able to work from their own initiative
• can take direction from the Supervisor
• can work as part of a team and alongside other lunchtime controllers

We are able to offer:

• Continued professional development;
• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff;
• An ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).

Interviews: As and when we receive successful applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.