Lunchtime Controller

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Lunchtime Controller to join our happy and forward-thinking successful school.

**Job purpose**

The lunchtime controller is responsible for:

- Assisting in the provision of an efficient and effective catering service in accordance to healthy eating and Department of Education guidance.
- Maintaining an acceptable standard of behaviour and discipline amongst pupils ensuring that all appropriate school regulations are complied with by reporting serious incidents or persistent unruly behaviour to the class teacher at the end of the lunchtime period.
- Supervising children during the lunchtime break to ensure their safety and welfare in accordance with the general instructions of the catering manager/headteacher.

**Duties and responsibilities**

Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below. Other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the Catering Manager and Headteacher.
- To maintain good relationships with all students and staff;
- To work as part of team with the Catering Manager and other Lunchtime Controller;
- To prepare the dining room for lunchtimes including setting up the tables, cleaning the tables and putting them away;
- To supervise the pupil during the lunchtime period to ensure their safety and welfare in accordance with the general instructions of the Catering Manager and Headteacher;
- To supervise the pupils in all areas of the school including the dining room, playgrounds, playing field and classrooms;
- To supervise the safe movement of pupils to and from the dining areas. To help pupils with their food, supervising play activities and cleaning tables;
- To ensure that all pupils return to the care of their teacher at the end of the lunchtime period;
- To liaise with teachers as appropriate;
- To maintain an acceptable standard of behaviour and discipline amongst pupils ensuring that all appropriate school regulations are complied with and reporting serious incidents or persistent unruly behaviour to the class teacher at the end of the lunchtime period;
- To help pupils in the event of minor accidents and to take appropriate action over more serious incidents ensuring they are reported to the nominated first aider as appropriate and as soon as possible.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £5,050.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- working in a School: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/01/2025
Reference ID: LC27012025
Expected start date: 27/01/2025