Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Part Time Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: 31st March 2025 Salary: £23,656 per annum The children, staff and governors of this popular and successful Catholic school wish to appoint both a Senior Lunchtime Organiser and two Lunchtime Organisers with the ability to supervise the dining and play of children of all ages during the lunchtime period. This job role includes: Working mainly outdoors, encouraging children’s positive and safe play; Promoting and encouraging positive relationships between children and adults; Dealing with any inappropriate or unsafe behaviours or other issues, including minor accidents and/or injuries; Supervising and encouraging healthy eating; Enhancing wellbeing through positive communication; Working well in a busy environment and as part of a team; A willingness to promote and support children’s physical activity at lunchtime, e.g. encouraging children to play games; A willingness to take part in training and support offered, including whole-school policy training, which may on occasion, fall outside of contracted hours. About the Candidate The post holder reports to the Senior Lunchtime Organiser. Other main contacts are the Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Assistant Heads and pupils. Main duties and responsibilities: To communicate effectively with the pupils in their care. To supervise pupils in the dining area/s and elsewhere, as required by the Head teacher. To help create an enhancing atmosphere, so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff. Providing first aid (including the completion of any relevant paperwork/records) for pupils who have minor accidents or are unwell, and if first aid is not necessary, comforting and reassuring them. To report more serious accidents / incidents to the Senior Lunchtime Organiser. Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff. To accompany sick or injured pupils home or to hospital, in a taxi or other transport provided. 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. About Us We currently have 430 pupils on roll, including the Nursery. Christ the King offers: Wonderful children who love school; Very supportive families from a well-established community; A committed, hardworking and friendly staff team; An attractive, stimulating and safe environment; A supportive Governing Body; A vibrant and forward thinking parish; Excellent links with the Diocese and other local Catholic schools; A commitment to your professional development and well-being. To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected] If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.