Lunchtime Organiser

St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6HP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 6.25 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - until July 2026
• Pay scale: Grade 1 (Scp 2-3) Actual Salary £3486 - £3597 (£24413- £25185 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Peter & St Paul’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Lunchtime organiser. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic lunchtime organiser to work with our children. The main duties are to help create an atmosphere so that the mealtime and lunchtime play is a pleasant experience for the children and staff: to take children who have minor accidents for first aid where is required, and if first aid is not necessary, comforting and reassuring them.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Has the ability to relate well to children and adults
• Can establish a good rapport with the children in your care
• Has the ability to organise activities and play games with children
• Can listen and communicate effectively with children using clear English
• Has the caring disposition and ability to tend to and comfort sick/hurt children
• Be flexible, motivated and able to follow instructions and remain calm in difficult circumstances
• As well as being professional, be friendly, patient and understanding towards the children
• Can work constructively as part of a team
• Can mediate and resolve disagreements between children
• Be open to new ideas, have strong moral and ethical principles and values in line with our and the Trust’s Mission Statements
• A great sense of humour
• Has experience of working with and/or caring for children within an educational setting
• Who has knowledge of an active preparation of playground learning materials

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.

7.1 Lunchtime Organiser JD.pdf - 227 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-and-st-paul-rc-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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