Lunchtime Organiser

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

CPD & online training

Paid training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Flu vaccination clinics

Eyecare vouchers

Support from Catholic Academy Trust

Job summary

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking a Lunchtime Organiser for a permanent, 11.30am daily shift (1.5 hours, Monday to Friday). You will supervise pupils in dining areas and around the school, provide comfort and first aid for minor injuries, and ensure compliance with health, safety and safeguarding procedures.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS with barred list clearance, references, online and overseas checks where applicable, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance.
• Satisfactory references.
• Satisfactory online and social media checks.
• Appropriate overseas checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in dining areas and as directed by Headteacher.
• Help create a positive atmosphere for lunch and recreation.
• Give first aid to pupils for minor injuries when needed.
• Comfort and reassure pupils who do not need first aid.
• Follow health and safeguarding procedures accurately.

Skills

Pupil rapport

Professional demeanor

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Team player

Ethical values

Job description

Lunchtime Organiser post at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School, part of Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust, on a permanent basis. The role covers supervising pupils during lunch in the dining areas and elsewhere, comforting pupils or giving first aid for minor injuries, and keeping to health, safety and safeguarding procedures. It is a short daily shift of 1.5 hours, Monday to Friday from 11.30am. The post needs an enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils in the dining areas and elsewhere as the Headteacher directs
• Help create a positive atmosphere so lunch and lunchtime recreation are pleasant for pupils and staff
• Give first aid to pupils with minor accidents where necessary
• Comfort and reassure pupils who do not need first aid
• Follow health and safety and safeguarding procedures correctly

Skills & knowledge

• Good rapport with pupils
• Professional, friendly, patient and understanding towards pupils
• Flexible, motivated and able to follow instructions
• Calm in difficult circumstances and able to adapt to challenging situations
• Open to new ideas, a team worker and good sense of humour
• Strong moral and ethical principles and values

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with barred list check
• Satisfactory references
• Satisfactory online and social media checks
• Appropriate overseas checks

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.5%
• Continuing professional development, including an online training library and accredited qualifications
• Opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, extended to family members
• Health Cash Plan paid for by the Trust, covering optical, dental, therapies, health screening, gym and retail discounts
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers
• Support from other schools in the Catholic multi-academy trust