Lunchtime Engagement Leader
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, After School
Job Title:
Lunchtime Engagement Leader
Location:
Tipton
AtQ3 Academy Tipton, we aim to:
Support and develop young people who:
are enthusiastic learners and achieveincrediblethings; live life to the full in pursuit of what isgood, right and true; lead happy, confident and safe lives; areunstoppablein the world of work and within their families and communities. AtQ3 Academy Tiptonwe aim to achieve this through ensuring students know more, do more and achieve more. Our students uphold our values of kindness, ambition, resilienceandrespect
Our school as a community challenges,checksandcheersachievements and standards for all staff and students to work towards. We believe all students, staff, families and the community matter, that wecareabout one another unreservedly.
KeyDuties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a positive, energetic and reliable Lunchtime Engagement Leader to join our academy team. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in creating a safe, enjoyable and engaging lunchtime experience for our students.
The successful candidate will help supervise students during lunch periods while encouraging participation in activities, promoting positive behaviour and supporting the academy's values.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise students during lunchtime in outdoor spaces and designated activity zones.
- Promote positive behaviour and high expectations in line with academy policies.
- Encourage students to participate in organised games, clubs and enrichment activities.
- Build positive relationships with students and support their wellbeing.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
- Support the smooth movement of students between lunch and afternoon lessons.
- Enjoys working with children and young people.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Can remain calm, approachable and professional.
- Is confident supervising groups of students.
- Is able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.
- We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic, dependable and keen to make a positive difference to students' school experience.
Making a positive difference every day through engagement, encouragement and high expectations.
Pay range:
Grade 2, SP3-4, £ (pro rata)
For full details of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Why The Mercian Trust?As one Trust weshare a common purpose. We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. When we get this right, itenables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community. Our recent achievements include:
Sustainable Growth - becoming one of the largest and most diverse trusts in the region
Social Mobility & Social Justice
- National recognition for the Trust’s two selective grammar schools who the most successful on the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance and joining the schools
Increasing Opportunities – Opening brand-new purpose-built campus in Walsall Town Centre including an alternative provision for students at risk at permanent exclusion from mainstream schools alongside a Digital Skills Hub to provide professionals and employers
Pioneering Spirit – National recognition for pioneering work around youth mental health, including establishing an in-house multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals delivering interventions…
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