Lunchtime Leader

St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0BP

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £6,564.63 Annually (Actual)

Lunchtime Leader job summary

We are a very successful, happy primary school built on Christian beliefs and values. Our mission statement of, Jesus said, ‘Come, follow me, live your life the way God wants you to’ is at the heart of everything we do and reminds to always strive towards being the very best version of ourselves.

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust (LDST) is a rapidly growing multi-academy trust at the next crucial stage of its development. It was established in 2017 by the Diocese of Liverpool to provide its schools with a Multi Academy Trust that has the vision and values of the Church of England at its heart. All of our primary schools are rated at least Good by OFSTED.

We are looking to appoint a Lunchtime Leader.

General

To provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and for the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break.

The successful application will:

• Be an active member of our school and contribute to the schools Christian and nurturing ethos.
• Can work as a team member
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking

Main Duties

• To support pupils in their social and environmental wellbeing and to report any issues to staff as appropriate.
• Support with general kitchen cleanliness before and after service
• Applying first aid
• General supervision of children with regard to behavior and good table manners.
• Supervision of children at all time during the lunch period.
• Responsibility for cleaning up dining hall spillages
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.
• Supporting children through their lunchtime, to help them socially and emotionally.

Support for Pupils

• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction.
• Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others.
• Promote self-esteem and independence.

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school e.g. PTA events such as fairs and discos.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-church-of-england-primary-school-lydiate

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Outstanding Christian Primary School.

We are a very successful, happy primary school built on Christian beliefs and values. Our mission statement of, Jesus said, ‘Come, follow me, live your life the way God wants you to’ is at the heart of everything we do and reminds to always strive towards being the very best version of ourselves.

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust (LDST) is a rapidly growing multi-academy trust at the next crucial stage of its development. It was established in 2017 by the Diocese of Liverpool to provide its schools with a Multi Academy Trust that has the vision and values of the Church of England at its heart. All of our primary schools are rated at least Good by OFSTED.

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