Lunchtime Controller at John Rankin Junior School Full Time NEW

9 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/JRJS/61638

Location

Henshaw Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6ES

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£5,126.00 Annually (Actual)

Grade 3 SCP 5-6. Working 8.75 hours a week Term Time Only Plus 3 INSET days. FTE £ 25,583

Hours Per Week

8.75

Closing Date

3:00pm, Fri 19th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

2

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

week commencing Monday 15th June

Interview Date(s) week commencing Monday 15th June

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About This Role

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

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 recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org 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

Related Documents

• JRS JD Lunchtime Controller.pdf
• JRS PS Lunchtime Controller.pdf
• Recruitment And Selection Poli…pdf

Contact Details

Aileen Rae

• rae@maidenerleghtrust.org

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