Lunchtime controller

Western House Academy; Slough; On-site; GBP 5,100 - 6,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Job summary

Western House Academy in Slough is seeking a Lunchtime Controller to supervise pupils during lunch breaks. The role is 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (38 weeks per year), with a permanent contract and a fringe allowance included in the stated salary of £6,004.

The school emphasises a welcoming, multicultural environment and invites applicants with or without prior experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with pupils, parents and staff.
• Caring, patient and able to remain calm in busy lunchtime environments.
• Self-motivated and able to work from own initiative.
• Able to take direction from the Supervisor and follow school policies.
• Capable of working as part of a team with other lunchtime controllers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Caring and patient

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Able to take direction

Job description

Lunchtime Controller

Salary (actual): £6,004 inclusive of fringe allowance

Grade: 1

Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Work Pattern: term time only - 38 weeks per annum

Contract: Permanent

Western House Academy is a three form vibrant, multicultural and successful Primary Academy on the outskirts of Slough. The pupils come from a wide range of cultural, language and religious backgrounds, all contributing to the positive ethos in this excellent academy. In 2017 we were rated by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school. Western House Academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust. The federation educates and cares for 4,000 children across West London and Slough. The Trust is an approved Sponsor Academy for the Department for Education.

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;
• supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).

We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange. We do not accept CV’s.

Closing date: 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.