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Lunchtime Controller

South Lake Primary School · Reading · Wokingham

Job description

Required as soon as possible - 5 days per week term time only

FTE Salary £25,583 pa, pro rata (£5,781 approx actual)

10 hours per week (11:30am - 1:30pm, Monday - Friday)

We are looking for a professional, caring and motivated individual to join our team who supervise and ensure the welfare of the children during the lunchtime period, both while eating their meal and in the playground.

We are looking for someone who

Communicates well with children

Is calm, patient, encouraging and resourceful

Is able to organise and manage games and activities for children

Is flexible and able to work as part of a team.

Applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

To start: As soon as possible (once DBS checks and pre-employment checks have been undertaken). Please note that shortlisting and interviews may take place in early September when school returns after the summer break.

We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and online check. Further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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About this school

South Lake Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
454
Avg teacher salary
£49,050
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.4:1
Academy trust
ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Reading, Wokingham, RG5 3NA

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Salary
£5,781.00 - £5,781.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
9 July 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026

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