Lunchtime Controller - Park Lane Primary School

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Lane Primary School is seeking three Lunchtime Controller posts to supervise pupils during lunch and playtimes across Infants and Juniors. You will manage behaviour using the school policy, assist in the dining area, and encourage healthy eating.

These roles are term-time only, with around 6.25 hours per week (11.45am–1.40pm, Monday to Friday); Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Energetic and patient with children
• Ability to work well in a team
• Clear and effective communication with staff and pupils
• Understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Flexible and adaptable in a busy lunchtime environment

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils at lunchtime inside the school and in outside play areas
• Supervise clearing up of games and toys inside and outside
• Use the school's Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour
• Assist children in the dining room and encourage healthy eating

Skills

Energy and patience

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Flexibility

Job description

Three Lunchtime Controller posts at Park Lane Primary School, covering the Infants and Juniors site. The work is supervising pupils at lunchtime inside the school, in outside play areas and in the dining room, managing behaviour under the school's policy and encouraging healthy eating. It is term-time only, around 6.25 hours a week between 11.45am and 1.40pm, Monday to Friday, with hours still to be confirmed. Enhanced DBS and right to work are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supervising pupils at lunchtime inside the school, in outside play areas and the dining area
• 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 & knowledge

• Energy, enthusiasm and patience
• Flexibility and ability to work well within a team
• Effective communication with staff and pupils
• Patience, fairness and a responsible attitude
• Understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Sense of humour