Lunchtime Organiser
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL10 3BX |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75774650 |
Summary
Grade: Grade 1 (SCP 2-3)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 6.25 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time
Actual Salary: £3,531 - £3,587
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th January 2025
The children, staff and Governors of Woodland Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and inspirational Lunchtime Organiser to join our caring and aspirational team.
Woodland Community Primary School is a warm and supportive community. The school has high ambitions for pupils’ achievement and behaviour...Pupils and staff enjoy excellent relationships. Pupils feel happy and well cared for...Pupils are excited to contribute to school life...They have many opportunities to learn outside the classroom and explore their local area...They are particularly proud to represent the school in sporting events...As a result of the significant improvements to the teaching of English and mathematics in the last few years, pupils are making rapid gains in their learning. (Ofsted, February 2025)
Based in fantastic grounds and with amazing resources, Woodland Community Primary School is a happy, inclusive school with high standards of behaviour.
The primary role of the Lunchtime Organiser is to ensure that the children have a safe and happy environment in which to enjoy their meal and breaktime. Based initially in the school halls, duties will include supervising and assisting children in the dining room, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for all users. After supporting and accompanying pupils whilst eating their meals. We are looking for applicants who understand the importance of high standards of hygiene in a food environment and who have a commitment to ensure that our children have an active and happy lunch break.
The successful candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic, creative, innovative and prepared to ‘roll their sleeves up and have a go’
- Have high expectations of pupil’s behaviour
- Be an excellent communicator who is committed to being proactive in working in positive partnership with all stakeholders
- Be willing to involve themselves in, and support, the wider aspects of school life
In return we can offer:
- A happy, inclusive and supportive school environment
- Children who are polite, well behaved and enthusiastic learners
- Excellent support for your professional development
- A welcoming, friendly and extremely hardworking staff team
For further information, please contact Chloe Boardman, School Business Manager by email (cboardman@woodland.rochdale.sch.uk) or telephone 01706 620305
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th January 2026 by 11:59pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 15th January 2026 (Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).
Interviews: Tuesday 20th January 2026
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to Chloe Pickles, School Business Manager cpickles@woodland.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Wednesday 14th January 2026. Please do not send to other email addresses as these may not be monitored.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (para 220).
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