5 hours per week, term time only
Required immediately
Medina House School, School Lane, Newport IOW PO30 2HS
Tel: 01983 522917
E-mail: admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk
Web: www.medinahouseschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Chris Berry
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed persons to join our friendly lunchtime team at Medina House School. You will need to be self-motivated and enjoy working with children, to encourage positive behaviour. The role will include, collection of hot food and supervision of children whilst they are eating their hot school meals in the food hall or packed lunch in the classroom. You will also supervise outdoor activities after food has been eaten. You will need to have a calm and caring manner, and enjoy working with children. Being friendly, approachable and able to develop positive and constructive relationships with children and staff is essential. You will receive training as required.
To apply application packs are available from our website www.medinahouseschool.co.uk or by calling our school office 01983 522917.
Closing date: Noon on 14th July 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 14th July 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 22nd July 2025
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Safer Recruitment Policy and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to have an enhanced DBS check and share in this commitment.
This School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please note that this role falls within the strategic partnership between the Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council. The employer will be the Isle of Wight Council and employment is on Isle of Wight terms and conditions. Hampshire County Council delivers, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, all of its children’s services functions and did so for an agreed period of five years from 1 July 2013, the original five year partnership arrangement under direction of the Secretary of State finished in 2018 but has been extended voluntarily by both local authorities for a further five years. The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through Hampshire County Council Children’s Services Director/Assistant Director and managers who take operational responsibility for children’s services.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
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The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.