Lunchtime Controller - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £7,314 to £7,333 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Permanent, Term time only, 2.5 hours per day (12.5 per week)Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Controller to join our dedicated team. You will help to supervise and support our pupils during the lunch break, ensuring they are safe, happy and engaged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising children in the dining hall, playground and around the school.
• Supporting children ages 2-11 years.
• Encouraging good manners and positive behaviour.
• Supporting play activities and helping to organise safe and enjoyable lunchtime experiences.
• Assisting younger pupils as needed, such as with opening lunch items.
• Promoting our school’s values and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enjoys working with children and is committed to their wellbeing.
• Is approachable, patient and has a positive attitude.
• Works well as part of a team and uses initiative.
• Is reliable and punctual.
• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

• Set hours during term time only.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A role that makes a real difference in children’s school experience.
• Term-time working pattern to support a healthy work–life balance.

What the school offers its staff

Should you wish to arrange a visit to our school or to request an application pack or for further information, please contact: Wendy Owen Admin Assistant – Adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk - 0118 937 5566 - https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled. Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is appointed.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lunchtime Controller - Job Description.pdf - 481 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 511 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-park-primary-and-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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