Lunch Time Organiser

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a Lunchtime Organiser to join our School. This post will play a key role in supporting children during the lunchtime period. You will work under the direction of the Senior Lunchtime Organiser and the Operations Manager.

We require a resourceful, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our team. The candidate should have experience of working in a school environment or with young people.

The following information will enable you to make a positive choice about applying to this position at our school. Please read the information carefully.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching, and senior staff to implement and enhance the high quality provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising students in dining halls, playgrounds, and designated areas
• Encouraging positive behaviour in line with the school s behaviour policy
• Supporting students with queries or minor issues
• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment
• Reporting incidents or concerns to senior staff
• Assisting with the organisation of queues and movement around the site

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be calm, patient, and approachable
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to manage groups of young people confidently
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable. Safeguarding training will be provided.

Important Information

Must be willing to attend a 2 day Paediatric Course either prior to or on commencing employment

What the school offers its staff

BrookburnPrimary School prides itself on a friendly, talented and dedicated staff team, committed to developing the potential of each and every one of our children.

What we can offer you

• An inclusive and diverse school community
• Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
• A firm commitment to your professional development
• A supportive Senior Leadership team
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school, as part of Connect Alliance Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.