At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise students during lunch, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Company: Join the supportive Maiden Erlegh Trust community focused on student welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, professional development, and wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on students' lunchtime experiences while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with children and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
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.
Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust
- 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
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.
Lunchtime Controller employer: John Rankin Junior School
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development, offering a supportive work culture where employees can thrive. With generous benefits such as a robust pension scheme, extensive training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people in our care.
