About Us
We proudly say… The Albourne Way, a place where children thrive each day. Where kindness matters, friendships grow, and every child is known to glow.
You'll set the tables, ready with care, preparing lunchtime everywhere. You'll welcome children as they arrive, helping our busy hall come alive.
Throughout the service, you'll lend a hand, supporting children as planned. Encouraging manners, healthy choices too, helping each child do their best through and through.
We’re looking for someone who believes that every child can achieve and succeed. Someone who values teamwork and trust, and treats every pupil fairly and just.
A hardworking thinker, organised and keen, supporting school life behind the scenes. Adaptable, positive, ready to play a part, with patience, warmth, and a generous heart.
If you're excited by new ideas and change, and enjoy working in a team that's ambitious and brave, then we'd love to hear from you today and welcome you to The Albourne Way.
About Hurst Education Trust
The Hurst Education Trust (HET) is a Multi-Academy Trust set up by Hurstpierpoint College in collaboration with the Diocese of Chichester. It exists to provide a unique offer to local schools in the Mid Sussex area.
The Trust and its schools are open, welcoming and inclusive, embracing pupils of all faiths and none, committed to the flourishing of all of its pupils. Diversity will be celebrated and equal opportunities available to all. It is our belief that there are core common values universally recognised across faith boundaries, dignity, compassion, the removal of disadvantage and discrimination, empathy and encouragement which help foster and create a positive school environment in which all individuals can thrive and grow.
Job Details
Salary: WSCC NJC 3 Point 3-4, FTE £24,796 to £25,185 per annum, pro rata
Working Pattern: 11:45 - 1:15pm, 1 hour 30 minutes a day
Location: Albourne CE Primary School
Closing date: 2nd September 2026 – 9:00am
Interviews: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Start Date: September 2026
Main Duties (please refer to the job advert attached for more detail)
- Lunchtime Supervision
- Supporting Children
- Health, Safety, and Behaviour
- Communication and Teamwork
- Professional Development
- Personal and Professional Conduct
- Safeguarding
- Church School Ethos
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for someone who:
- Has high expectations of all children and is committed to ensuring every child enjoys a positive lunchtime experience.
- Is friendly, approachable and able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
- Is committed to working as part of a supportive team.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is organised and able to set up the integrated dining tables ready for service each day.
- Enjoys supporting children as they enter the school hall and throughout the lunch service.
- Promotes good manners, healthy eating and positive social interactions at lunchtime.
- Is calm, caring and able to support children in a nurturing and inclusive way.
- Is committed to supporting all aspects of school life and The Albourne Way.
We can offer you:
- A lovely working atmosphere.
- An innovative school.
- A welcoming and supportive Albourne Family.
- Cheerful and motivated pupils who thrive in their learning environment.
- A dedicated and passionate staff team committed to Supportive professional development opportunities.
- Ongoing support and guidance from Hurst Education Trust, our multi-academy trust.
- A proactive and collaborative governing body providing a thoughtful balance of support and challenge.
Further Information
Albourne CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and address the criteria when completing the HET application form.
Please detail where you feel your expertise lies across the primary phase and where you feel you can show greatest impact.
We do not accept CVs.
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Any questions can be directed to the Headteacher, Ms Fiona Keeling, via the office: [email protected]
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02955.
Job Reference: SCHO02955
