Lunchtime Organiser

Grade: Grade 1 (SCP 3)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 3.75 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £2,152

Interview Date: Thursday 25^th June 2026

CASTLETON PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Headteacher and Governors of Castleton Primary School are seeking to appoint a lunchtime organiser to complement our lunchtime organiser team in our thriving school.

The successful candidates will have:

• A role in caring for children during the lunchtime break and prepare, provide and oversee suitable activities at this time
• To undertake the supervision, security, welfare and good conduct of children during the mid-day break, enforcing the expected standards of school discipline and having regard to special or educational needs
• To provide and run activated for the children during indoor and outdoor play
• To oversee the diners’ arrangements, including the hygiene of the pupils and the dining area. This will include handwashing, cleaning spillages, insisting on and modelling good table manners.
• To attend minor first aid needs of children in accordance with school policy. This may include recording minor accident and ensuring that relevant staff are informed and ensuring that more serious accidents ae brought to the attention of the First Aider
• To respect the confidentiality of sensitive information from pupils and staff

Our appointed candidate will offer:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, remaining calm when under pressure
• Flexibility, adaptability and initiative
• A team player
• Excellent English, Maths and IT skills see person specification

In return we offer you:

• An exciting and challenging professional opportunity
• A dedicated, hardworking and highly skilled team of teachers and support staff
• Committed and supportive Governors
• A strong, effective and experienced senior leadership team
• Developing achievement and standards
• A friendly, happy and supportive atmosphere
• A commitment to your continuous professional development

Please note all correspondence will be via email please ensure your application contains a current email address in addition a current email address must be provided for all referees.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email by Monday 22^nd June 2026.

Candidates may be expected to complete a group activity if successful at interview. Details will be provided.

Applicants are welcome to arrange a visit to school.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@castleton.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Friday 19^th June 2026.

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 2025.