Lunchtime Controller - Park Lane Primary School

Park Lane Primary School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 2,100 - 2,400; Part time

Job summary

Park Lane Primary School in Tilehurst is seeking three Lunchtime Controllers to join our friendly team. You will supervise children inside the dining areas, in the playground, and around the Infants and Juniors sites to ensure a secure and happy lunchtime.

The role is term-time only, 6.25 hours per week across 11.45am to 1.40pm, with hours to be confirmed. We value energy, patience, teamwork, good communication and a sense of humour, plus safeguarding awareness.

Qualifications

• Energy, enthusiasm and patience to supervise children at lunchtime.
• Team player with flexibility to work with a supportive staff group.
• Clear communication with staff and pupils during lunchtimes.
• Humour and patience to help maintain a calm lunchtime environment.
• 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

Teamwork

Humour

Communication

Patience

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

6.25 hours per week (to cover across 11.45 - 1.40pm Monday - Friday (hours TBC)) - Term Time only - Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint three Lunchtime Controllers to join our warm and friendly team at Park Lane Primary School, working across the Infants and Juniors site, 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, outside play areas and within the dining area.

Park Lane is situated in a residential area of Tilehurst, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming school community where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

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.