Job Introduction
Do you enjoy working with children while providing a caring and safe environment?
Are you available for a few hours around midday?
Does working as a Midday Controller interest you?
We are looking to appoint a happy, reliable Midday Controller to work in a team within our friendly primary school for 10 hours per week during term time only.
Monday – Friday 11:15 – 1:15
The post involves but is not limited to:
• Ensuring an enjoyable, safe and sociable lunchtime for all pupils.
• The organisation and supervision of all midday supervisory
• Training of new Midday Supervisory Assistants
• Undertake administrative duties in connection with the midday break eg maintenance of opening and closing checks, staff attendance, training, and preparing seating plans.
• Assisting with setting up lunchtime, supervising children eating, may occasionally be required to serve hot meals, clearing up afterwards and putting tables and chairs away and supervising on the playground.
Basic health and hygiene training will be given along with safeguarding training.
The ideal candidate will:
• be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children
• want to make our pupils’ lunchtimes a happy experience
• be able to communicate effectively with children of all abilities, recognising the importance of inclusion
• promote the safeguarding and welfare of the children in our school
• positively contribute to our school team
• use their initiative, and be hard working and organised
• promote our school values
The successful candidate will benefit from:
• Full support and induction
• CPD
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Local Government Pension Scheme
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated staff team who are committed to providing the best outcome for the children.
If you wish to visit the school, please telephone 01529 302388.
To request an application form please email enquiries@st-andrews.lincs.sch.uk or visit our website.
Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday 27th March 2026
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 1st April 2026
Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with " Keeping Children Safe in Education"
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
