Lunchtime Controller – Moorlands Primary School

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 2,900 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Lunchtime Controller at Moorlands Primary School in Tilehurst to join a warm, friendly team and help provide a secure, happy lunchtime for children.

The role is 5 hours per week, term time only, permanent, with start ASAP. Duties include supervising inside and outside, and assisting in the dining room to promote healthy eating, while following the school's Behaviour Policy.

Qualifications

• Flexible, energetic and patient with pupils and staff.
• Able to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Sense of humour and a responsible attitude.
• Understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the clearing up of games and toys inside and outside.
• Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.
• Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.

Skills

Energy

Patience

Teamwork

Humour

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Reading Borough Council 5 Hours per week (12.30pm – 1.30pm Monday – Friday) – Term Time only – Permanent – Required ASAP

• Part Time


• Permanent


• Term Time only


• Reading


• Posted 1 week ago


• £2,925 to £2,933 Per year £ / Year


• Closes: 18 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Controller to join our warm and friendly team at Moorlands Primary School, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime through supervision inside the school, within outside play areas and within the dining area.

Moorlands is in a residential area of Tilehurst, is set in a lovely green space and we pride ourself on putting our children at the centre of all that we do.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience


• is flexible and can work well within a team


• has a sense of humour


• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and pupils in the school.


• Patience, fairness and a responsible attitude.


• Show an understanding for Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education

Main Duties Involve

• Supervising the clearing up of games and toys (inside and outside)


• Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.


• Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.

Application packs are available to download from the school’s website: https://www.moorlandsps.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 18th September 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

As part of our due diligence and safeguarding procedures, pre-employment checks for shortlisted candidates will include online searches for data.