Lunchtime Controller

Maiden Erlegh School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh School in England is seeking a caring Lunchtime Controller to supervise pupils and support their safety and wellbeing during lunch breaks. You will promote positive behaviour, help run activities and ensure an inclusive, enjoyable social environment for students.

Ideally you will engage with children aged 11-18, demonstrate reliability and initiative, and work well with colleagues to maintain high standards of welfare and safety during all lunch periods.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, approachable and caring.
• Can work independently and use their initiative.
• Builds positive relationships with students.
• Can support students with a range of additional needs.
• Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students before, during and after lunch.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold school expectations.
• Facilitate games, activities and positive social interaction.
• Monitor student welfare and safety at all times.
• Record and report accidents and incidents in accordance with school procedures.
• Follow safeguarding, first aid and health and safety requirements.
• Support an inclusive environment for all students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

About the Role

Maiden Erlegh School is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Controller to support the safety, wellbeing and positive experiences of students during the lunch period. This vital role helps create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment where pupils can socialise, participate in activities and feel supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students before, during and after lunch.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold school expectations.
• Facilitate games, activities and positive social interaction.
• Monitor student welfare and safety at all times.
• Record and report accidents and incidents in accordance with school procedures.
• Follow safeguarding, first aid and health and safety requirements.
• Support an inclusive environment for all students.

The Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys working with children and young people.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is reliable, approachable and caring.
• Can work independently and use their initiative.
• Builds positive relationships with students.
• Can support students with a range of additional needs.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high standards.

Maiden Erlegh School

Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive school for students aged 11-18, located in Lower Earley, near Reading. Relationships between students and staff are extremely positive, and students are keen, curious, respectful and ambitious.

Academic outcomes continue to improve year on year, with the school placing in the top 50 schools nationally for Progress 8, alongside a thriving sixth form.

Staff are dedicated professionals who go the extra mile to support students to achieve their best. The school offers strong professional development opportunities and a warm, supportive welcome to new colleagues.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5000 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference—a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Benefits

Further information about working at Maiden Erlegh Trust can be found on our website here. Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work, and colleagues across the Trust benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes designed to recognise their contribution and support their growth.

Our benefits include:

• Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including:
• Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
• Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
• Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
• Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes
• Mental Health First Aid Support
• Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
• Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Safeguarding Statement

Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.