Lunchtime Organiser

Seymour Road Academy, Manchester, M11 4PR

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed with successful candidate

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 Annually (FTE) Grade1, Spine Point3 - Salary will be pro rata to reflect term time only contract - working 38 weeks per year

Lunchtime Organiser job summary

About this Role

We are looking for an individual who is committed to the care, wellbeing and supervision of our children and who will support and encourage play and welfare during the lunchtime period. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the person specification and as we are an Academy who is committed to safeguarding our children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Hours of work

2 hours and 15 minutes per day, 11 hours and 15 minutes per week (Term Time Only - working 38 weeks per year).

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving Trust, please complete an application form by 9th October2026. We do not accept CVs as part of our application process. All parts of the application form must be fully completed.

Safeguarding Commitment

Wise Owl Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. Additionally, the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position, and completion of a “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form will be required upon successful application.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at the Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and suitable references being sought before appointment is confirmed.

Looking to the future

As part of an exciting new chapter, Wise Owl Trust will merge with Forward As One Church of England Multi-Academy Trust from 1st November 2026 creating a stronger organisation serving our children, families and communities. Following the merger, the Trust will operate under the name Forward As One, with Sophie Murfin, current Chief Executive Officer of Wise Owl Trust becoming CEO of the newly merged Trust.

Applicants who are not notified by the interview date should assume that they have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, the post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and suitable references
will be sought before appointment.

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 Seymour Road Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Seymour Road Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/seymour-road-academy

Wise Owl Trust is a fast paced, innovative Trust that is passionate about giving our children the best education. We currently have 3 primary academies within our Trust;
● Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton
● Seymour Road Academy, Clayton
● Briscoe Lane Academy, Newton Heath

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