Lunchtime Organiser

Ss John Fisher & Thomas More; Manchester; On-site; GBP 4,600 - 4,700; Part time

Job summary

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Lunchtime Organiser on a permanent, part-time basis to supervise pupils in the dining areas and beyond as required by the Headteacher. Hours are 1.5 per day, Monday to Friday, starting at 11.30am.

The role focuses on creating a positive lunchtime atmosphere, basic first aid for minor incidents, and ensuring health and safeguarding procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Role involves supervising pupils during lunch and recess.
• Must follow health and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in dining areas and elsewhere as required by Headteacher.
• Create a positive lunchtime atmosphere for students and staff.
• Provide basic first aid for minor incidents and comfort students if needed.

Skills

Pupil supervision

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 16th November 2026
Salary: £4,636 - £4703 per annum

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wish to appoint a Lunchtime Organiser at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School on a permanent basis to supervise pupils in the dining areas and elsewhere as required by the Headteacher.

The hours of work will be 1.5 per day Monday to Friday, starting at 11.30am.

The main duties of the role are:

• To help create a positive atmosphere so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for the students and staff
• To take students who have minor accidents for first aid where necessary, and if first aid is not necessary, to comfort and reassure them
• To ensure that all health and safety and safeguarding procedures are followed correctly

The successful candidate will:

• Establish a good rapport with the students in your care
• Be professional, friendly, patient and understanding towards the pupils
• Be flexible, motivated and able to follow instructions, remaining calm in difficult circumstances
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.