Job description
Lunchtime Controller
Salary (actual): £6,004 inclusive of fringe allowance
Grade: 1
Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Work Pattern: term time only - 38 weeks per annum
Contract: Permanent
Western House Academy is a three form vibrant, multicultural and successful Primary Academy on the outskirts of Slough. The pupils come from a wide range of cultural, language and religious backgrounds, all contributing to the positive ethos in this excellent academy. In 2017 we were rated by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school. Western House Academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust. The federation educates and cares for 4,000 children across West London and Slough. The Trust is an approved Sponsor Academy for the Department for Education.
We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Controller. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience of working in a similar role, but we would also welcome applications from candidates who have not had experience in this role.
We are looking for individuals who:
have excellent communication skills
are caring and patient
are self-motivated and able to work from their own initiative
can take direction from the Supervisor
can work as part of a team and alongside other lunchtime controllers
We are able to offer:
Continued professional development;
A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff;
An ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team
a dedicated Governing Body;
supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
an employee assistance programme (EAP).
We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange. We do not accept CV’s.
Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Western House Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 668
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,373
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 26.8:1
- Academy trust
- THE PARK FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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.
Location
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Slough, Slough, SL1 5TJ
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- Salary
- £6,004.00 Annually (Actual)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 25 September 2026
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
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