Lunchtime Controller - Moorlands Primary School
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £3,494 to £3,549 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 January 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3302 |
Summary
6.25 Hours per week (11.45am – 1.00pm - Monday to Friday) - Term Time only - Required February 2026
We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Controller to join our warm and friendly team at Moorlands Primary School, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime through supervision inside the school, within outside play areas and within the dining area.
Moorlands is in a residential area of Tilehurst, is set in a lovely green space and we pride ourself on putting our children at the centre of all that we do.
We are looking for someone who has:
• lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
• is flexible and can work well within a team
• has a sense of humour
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and pupils in the school.
• Patience, fairness and a responsible attitude.
• Show an understanding for Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education
Main duties involve:
• Supervising the clearing up of games and toys (inside and outside)
• Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.
• Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.
Application packs are available to download from the school’s website: https://www.moorlandsps.org.uk or email admin@moorlands.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5505,
Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 2026
Interview date: week commencing 26th January 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.
We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.
As part of our due diligence and safeguarding procedures, pre-employment checks for shortlisted candidates will include online searches for data.
We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Controller to join our warm and friendly team at Moorlands Primary School, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime through supervision inside the school, within outside play areas and within the dining area.
Moorlands is in a residential area of Tilehurst, is set in a lovely green space and we pride ourself on putting our children at the centre of all that we do.
We are looking for someone who has:
• lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
• is flexible and can work well within a team
• has a sense of humour
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and pupils in the school.
• Patience, fairness and a responsible attitude.
• Show an understanding for Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education
Main duties involve:
• Supervising the clearing up of games and toys (inside and outside)
• Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.
• Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.
Application packs are available to download from the school’s website: https://www.moorlandsps.org.uk or email admin@moorlands.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5505,
Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 2026
Interview date: week commencing 26th January 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.
We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.
As part of our due diligence and safeguarding procedures, pre-employment checks for shortlisted candidates will include online searches for data.
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