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Lunchtime Controller - Moorlands Primary School

Moorlands Primary School · Reading · Reading

Job description

5 Hours per week (12.30pm – 1.30pm Monday – Friday) -Term Time only - Permanent - Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Controller to join our warm and friendly team at Moorlands Primary School, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime through supervision inside the school, within outside play areas and within the dining area.

Moorlands is in a residential area of Tilehurst, is set in a lovely green space and we pride ourself on putting our children at the centre of all that we do.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
  • is flexible and can work well within a team
  • has a sense of humour
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and pupils in the school.
  • Patience, fairness and a responsible attitude.
  • Show an understanding for Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education

Main duties involve:

  • Supervising the clearing up of games and toys (inside and outside)
  • Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.
  • Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.

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About this school

Moorlands Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
314
Avg teacher salary
£37,160
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.6:1

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, Reading, RG30 4UN

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
4 September 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026

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