Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions: 2
Qualifications Required: Qualifications showing a good standard of basic literacy and numeracy; Ideally have level 2 Qualification in Food Safety in Catering
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £24,027 per annum
This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester.
We are looking for a responsible and enthusiastic Lunchtime Organiser to join our high school team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring a safe, orderly, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all students.
We can offer:
- The opportunity to join our friendly school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented, hard-working staff team;
- The opportunity to join our school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hard-working staff team;
- A very successful and over-subscribed school with keen, committed students who are positive and active;
- Excellent professional development and guidance – we welcome applications from ECTs;
- Opportunities to work closely with the senior leadership team on strategic whole school developments, including teaching and learning and pupil premium initiatives;
- Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning;
- Wellbeing Benefits include Cycle to Work Scheme, Annual Flu Vaccination and use of the school Fitness Suite;
- Free on-site parking, Canteen Facilities, and Staff room;
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
- Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health;
- Access to Health Assured's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme;
- We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.
What we want from you:
- Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas;
- Qualifications showing a good standard of basic literacy and numeracy;
- Experience of working in busy Catering Environment;
- Be able to read and follow guidelines and instructions;
- Ideally have level 2 Qualification in Food Safety in Catering or the ability to attain it;
- Knowledge of safe working practices in relation to working in a kitchen;
- Good communication skills with the ability to work well within a team, yet able to demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised utilising their own initiative;
- Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record, which in turn supports student attainment;
- Well organised with an adaptable and positive approach to all aspects of the workload.
- Training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.