Lunchtime Controller at Maiden Erlegh School

Maiden Erlegh School; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Pension

Annual Leave

ME Day

CPD & Training

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing & Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Support

TeamMET Recognition

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh School is seeking a caring Lunchtime Controller to support safety, wellbeing and positive student experiences during lunch periods.

You will supervise pupils before, during and after lunch, promote good behaviour and help create an inclusive, social environment where students can engage in activities and feel supported.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, approachable and caring.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Builds positive relationships with students.
• Can support students with a range of additional needs.
• Committed 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 per procedures.
• Follow safeguarding, first aid and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Children & young people

Communication

Reliability

Independence

Relationship building

Inclusion & wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

About this Role

Aboutthe Role Maiden Erlegh School is seeking a caring, reliableand enthusiastic Lunchtime Controller to support the safety, wellbeing andpositive experiences of students during the lunch period. This vital role helpscreate 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 anduphold school expectations.
• Facilitate games, activitiesand positive social interaction.
• Monitor student welfare andsafety at all times.
• Record and report accidents andincidents in accordance with school procedures.
• Follow safeguarding, first aidand health and safety requirements.
• Support an inclusiveenvironment for all students.

The Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys working with childrenand young people.
• Has strong communication andinterpersonal skills.
• Is reliable, approachable andcaring.
• Can work independently and usetheir initiative.
• Builds positive relationshipswith students.
• Can support students with arange of additional needs.
• Shares our commitment toinclusion, wellbeing and high standards.

Maiden Erlegh School

Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successfulcomprehensive 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 yearon year, with the school placing in the top 50 schools nationally forProgress 8, alongside a thriving sixth form. Staff are dedicated professionals who gothe extra mile to support students to achieve their best. The school offersstrong professional development opportunities and a warm, supportive welcome tonew colleagues.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing communityof schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver thebest possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staffand 5000 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special,and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes ourexpertise. We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and WorkTogether. These values drive our focus on high-quality educationforall, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of theircareer, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual METStaff Conference-a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice andlearning. Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing adirect role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people. You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust.

Benefits

• Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleaguesbenefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including:
• Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers' PensionScheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave- Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - Oneadditional day's leave each year for a significant personal event
• Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual TrustConference 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

Additional Information

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equalopportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhancedDBS 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.