Expiring Tomorrow
Expiring Tomorrow
Job Reference #
EDV/2026/MES/32667
Location
Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£26,427.00 Annually (FTE)
TTO 6 hours per week - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - Salary G3 SCP5 - Actual £3,583.34
Hours Per Week
6
Closing Date
Midnight, Wed 30th Sep, 2026
Start Date
As soon as possible
Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed
About This Role
Maiden Erlegh School is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Controller to support the safety, wellbeing and positive experiences of students during the lunch period. This vital role helps create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment where pupils can socialise, participate in activities and feel supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise students before, during and after lunch.
- Promote positive behaviour and uphold school expectations.
- Facilitate games, activities and positive social interaction.
- Monitor student welfare and safety at all times.
- Record and report accidents and incidents in accordance with school procedures.
- Follow safeguarding, first aid and health and safety requirements.
- Support an inclusive environment for all students.
The Ideal Candidate
- Enjoys working with children and young people.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is reliable, approachable and caring.
- Can work independently and use their initiative.
- Builds positive relationships with students.
- Can support students with a range of additional needs.
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high standards.
Maiden Erlegh School
Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive school for students aged 11–18, located in Lower Earley, near Reading. Relationships between students and staff are extremely positive, and students are keen, curious, respectful and ambitious.
Academic outcomes continue to improve year on year, with the school placing in the top 50 schools nationally for Progress 8, alongside a thriving sixth form.
Staff are dedicated professionals who go the extra mile to support students to achieve their best. The school offers strong professional development opportunities and a warm, supportive welcome to new colleagues.
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 5000 students across nine 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 unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.
Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.
You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust by clicking here to visit our website.
Benefits
Further information about working at Maiden Erlegh Trust can be found on our website here. Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work, and colleagues across the Trust benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes designed to recognise their contribution and support their growth.
Our Benefits Include
- 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
Additional Information
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Related Documents
- MES_Lunchtime_Controller_JD.pdf
- MES_Lunchtime_Controller_PS.pdf
- MET- Recruitment And Selection...pdf
Contact Details
Sian Young
0118 926 2467
s.young@maidenerleghtrust.org
Personal Statement Questions
Maiden Erlegh School Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings
- I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to Every to process my onboarding paperwork
- I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to National College to receive my induction training
- I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, that I consent to processing my DBS check using the personal details provided.
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Lunchtime Controller at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading employer: Maiden Erlegh Trust
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