Lunchtime Organiser
Beaver Road Primary School, Manchester, M20 6SXThis job expired on 23 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Term-Time Only: Monday to Friday - 11.15am to 1.30pm daily (11.25 hours per week) School Site: Junior School
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 2, Point 3 - £24,796 Pro Rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Lunchtime Organiser. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising children during their lunchtime break, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all pupils and setting up the lunchtime canteen which includes laying out tables and benches for the children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe, supportive and inclusive environmentfor children during their lunchtime, in the dining hall and other areas.
- Actively engage with children, encouraging positive play and social interaction.
- Manage lunch queues effectively,ensuring smooth and orderly entry and exit from the dining hall.
- Assist pupils as needed,such as cutting food or pouring drinks.
- Have a good understanding of individual dietary and medical requirements.
- Contribute to the set-up and cleaningof dining areas.
- Respond promptly to minor incidents,administering basic first aid when necessary.
- Identify and addressany inappropriate or unsafe behaviours.
- Ability to work effectivelyin a fast-paced and often busy environment.
Health, Safety, and Behaviour:
- Prioritise the safety and well-being of all pupils.
- Identify and report any concerns regarding child safety and well-beingin accordance with school safeguarding procedures.
- Serve as a positive role model,demonstrating appropriate behaviour and school values.
Professional Conduct and Development:
- Participate in the school's appraisal and professional development programs.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, pupils, and other relevant staff.
- Uphold the school's ethos, policies, and practices.
- Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
This role requires a commitment to safeguarding children and adhering to all relevant school policies and procedures.
What the school offers its staff
- A whole school community committed to our Rights Respecting vision and values, and where excellence is continually strived for.
- A welcoming team of experienced and talented staff
- A stimulating place to work with an exciting opportunity to shape and make a difference.
- A commitment to continuing professional development
- Opportunities to collaborate with a network of other schools
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Beaver Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people.All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check. Please be aware that we will be contacting referees for a reference before the interview.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Beaver Road Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 1084 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr@brps.net
- Phone number
- 0161 445 9337
Arranging a visit to Beaver Road Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@brps.net.
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