Key Skills

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Controllers to support the safe and effective supervision of students during snack breaks and the lunch period at John Rankin School. Working under the direction of the Senior Lunchtime Controller, you will help ensure students are safe, well supported and engaged in suitable activities during lunchtime, including in the dining hall and other areas of the school. Key Responsibilities The role includes supervising students during snack breaks and lunch periods, supporting their welfare and safe conduct, and helping to maintain a calm, positive and orderly lunchtime environment. You will support appropriate student behaviour in line with school expectations, remain proactive and vigilant in identifying any concerns, and ensure accidents are recorded and reported so that appropriate action can be taken. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidates will enjoy working with children and young people and will have a clear commitment to their wellbeing and safety. You will have communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to support positive interactions with students and colleagues, together with a reliable, responsible and flexible approach. A First Aid qualification is desirable, but not essential, as willingness to undertake training is also welcomed. About John Rankin School The school where you grow and learn. Our job is not to prepare learners for something; our job is to help learners prepare themselves for anything. Life always bring challenge - we will develop brave and resilient individuals prepared for any every-changing world. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Further information about the school can be seen here. At the core of everything we do is our values, Courage, Creativity, Curiosity, Compassion and Composure. About Maiden Erlegh Trust Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise. We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement. Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another. Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people. Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website. Benefits Of Working With Maiden Erlegh Trust Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including : Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible) Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes Mental Health First Aid Support Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET Employee Referral Scheme Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day. Additional Information If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact [email protected] for an informal discussion. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time. Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Core Responsibilities

Supervise students during snack breaks and lunch, supporting their welfare, safety, and participation in suitable activities across the dining hall and other school areas. Encourage appropriate behaviour, maintain a calm and orderly environment, identify concerns, and record and report accidents.

Requirements

Candidates should enjoy working with children and young people and be committed to their wellbeing and safety. Good communication and interpersonal skills, along with a reliable, responsible, and flexible approach, are expected; a First Aid qualification is desirable, or candidates may be willing to undertake training.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave
• Additional Personal Leave
• Professional Development
• Hybrid Working for Eligible Roles
• Employee Discounts
• Wellbeing Resources
• Flu Vaccinations
• Eye Tests
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aid Support
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Scheme