Lunchtime Organiser

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.

• 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

• 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

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

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

• 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