Lunchtime Organiser

Orchard House Specialist High School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8EZ

24 days remaining to apply

Start date details
Once all pre-employment checks have been completed
Closing date
29 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: These are permanent post working 10 hours per week, 11.45am - 1:45pm during term time only.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 2 - £25,185

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have multiple opportunities for Lunchtime Organisers to join our fantastic central team at Orchard House High School.

These are permanent post working 10 hours per week,11.45am - 1:45pm during term time only. The starting salary is £6,030 and the full time equivalent is £25,185 Grade 2.

Orchard House High School, a new and growing special educational needs school which opened in 2025, is seeking to appoint dedicated and caring Lunchtime Organisers to join our central team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support our pupils during lunchtime, helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where students can enjoy their meals and social time.

About the role

As Lunchtime Organiser you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of additional needs, working closely with teaching staff and the wider school community. Key responsibilities include:

Supervise students in dining areas and around the school
Support healthy eating and encourage positive social interactions
Assist with a range of lunchtime clubs (e.g. sports, arts, sensory activities)
Attend to students’ personal needs, including feeding, hygiene and welfare
Respond to minor incidents and seek first aid support where required
Help ensure lunchtime is a calm, enjoyable experience for all pupils and staff

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and young people
Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
Is patient, flexible and a strong team player
Communicates clearly and effectively
Is willing to support students’ personal care needs with dignity and respect
Experience of working with students with special educational needs is desirable.

Why join us?

Be part of a new and developing school community
Work within a supportive and collaborative team
Access training and development opportunities
Make a genuine difference to students’ daily experiences

How to apply

Please apply via the online application process. Interviews will take place in school on Thursday 11th June.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

High quality CPD for all roles
Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays,increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
Mental Health First Aid in every school
Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

About Orchard House and Prospere Learning Trust

Orchard House is a brand new school which will be dedicated to providing exceptional education and support for students with Significant Learning Difficulties (SLD) and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) from the age of 11- 19 years.

Opening in September 2025, our school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

We aim to empower our students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their educational journey and beyond.

View our prospectus here.

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We are driven by our core values:

Inclusion- we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
Comprehensive education– we welcome all people from our local community.
Excellence– high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
Expertise– great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
Collaboration– we believe we are stronger together.
Reflection– we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust,we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

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.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.

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.