Lunchtime Organiser

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wish to appoint a Lunchtime Organiser on a permanent basis. This will be to supervise students in the dining areas and elsewhere as required by the Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Stockport. The hours of work will be 1.25 hours per day Monday to Friday, starting at 12pm The main duties of the role are: · To help create an atmosphere so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for the students and staff · To take students who have minor accidents or are the Senior Lunchtime Organiser, for first aid where necessary, and if first aid is not necessary, comforting and reassuring them, Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

• · Establish a good rapport with the students in your care.
• · As well as being professional, be friendly, patient and understanding towards the students
• · Be flexible, motivated and able to follow instructions and remain calm in difficult circumstances
• · Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• · Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.
• · Have strong moral and ethical principles and values.
  
  Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.
  
  · Close links and group support from three other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
• · An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• · Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• · A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
• · A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• o Flu vaccination clinics
• o Eyecare Vouchers