What skills and experience we're looking for
The Willows Primary School is a continually improving school, judged to be good in its most recent Ofsted report. The school is part of a multi-academy trust working closely with its partner, Haveley Hey Community School and has strong educational links with Manchester Grammar School and partnership links with schools in the local cluster.
The school has a strong Rights Respecting ethos and has gained Gold status and is a Nurture School. This post is an exciting opportunity to become part of an energetic team focused on achieving the very best for our children.
About the role:
The role of the Lunchtime Organiser is to ensure that the children have a safe and happy environment to enjoy their meal and playtime.
Duties include:
• To supervise pupils in the dining area/s and elsewhere as required by the Senior Leadership Team.
• To support children on the playground and engage them in games
• To help create an atmosphere so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff.
• To engage the children in conversation about their food and healthy eating habits and promoting an atmosphere so that the meal and lunchtime is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff.
• Taking pupils who have minor accidents or are unwell for first aid where necessary, and if first aid is not necessary, comforting and reassuring them.
• To report more serious accidents to the Senior Lunchtime Organiser or the designated first aider situated at the main office.
• Where the need arises, for instance with young children, or children with special needs, attending to their physical needs such as hand washing, feeding and toileting.
• Follow school safeguarding policies at all times and report concerns to a member of the safeguarding team.
• To support the school values of ambition, resilience and respect and our rights respecting school ethos.
We are looking for someone to join our team, who:
• Has an ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Can respond to everyday situations with confidence.
• Has a genuine interest in working with children aged between 3 years & 11 years.
• Is committed to their own professional development.
• Has very effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Has warmth, care and sensitivity when dealing with children and adults.
• Is passionate about being a duty bearer for children to have their rights met.
The post holder reports to the Senior Lunchtime Organiser, other main contacts are the Executive Head, Head of School, Deputy Head and pupils.
What the school offers its staff
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn
• A very supportive and committed school community
• A happy and harmonious environment in which every child really does matter
• A commitment to your professional development
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.