School Club Leaders
Location: Lythe CE VC Primary School, Whitby
Contract: Fixed term until August 2027, with the potential of extension and other additional hrs
Hours/ Working Pattern: Monday – Friday Breakfast Club: 7.45am-8.45am and / or
After School Club: 3.15pm-5.15pm – Please state in your supporting statement if you wish to apply for the Breakfast Club and / or the After School Club role
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Grade CD, *£13.28 - £13.47 per hour
*Pay award pending – locally agreed living wage
Closing Date: Sunday 7th June - 11:59pm
Interview Date: W/C – Monday 15th June
Start Date: September 2026 or ASAP
“Be the best you can be and let your light shine”
Our School
Lythe CEVC Primary School is a small, welcoming village school with a strong sense of community and a nurturing ethos. Our dedicated staff team works closely together to provide an engaging and supportive learning environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
We are proud of our caring and inclusive atmosphere, strong relationships with families, and commitment to providing enriching opportunities for all pupils. Our rural location offers excellent opportunities for outdoor learning, sport, and creative activities, helping children to develop confidence, resilience, and curiosity.
Staff have developed excellent relationships with parents and the wider community, creating a school environment where children feel safe, happy, and inspired to learn.
For more information about Lythe CEVC Primary School, please visit our website.
Our Opportunity
Lythe CEVC Primary School is looking for a forward-thinking and motivated leaders to run our Breakfast and After School Club.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with our senior staff to create engaging activities and help shape this exciting new provision from the very beginning.
Our Wrap Around Care welcomes pupils aged 4–11, with anticipated group sizes of up to 10 children and likely fewer during the initial stages of the provision.
You will have the opportunity to independently deliver and supervise activities, with the full support of the Headteacher and wider staff team to help with planning and resourcing activities.
We are looking for individuals with experience of working with children, whether in play work, childcare, or educational settings. If you are passionate about creating fun, safe, and enriching experiences for children, we would love to hear from you.
Key Duties
- Welcome children warmly and keep accurate records of attendance so we always know who is joining the session.
- Deliver engaging activities, including safe, enjoyable, and imaginative games, crafts, and projects that encourage participation and enjoyment. (Support with planning and resources will be provided by senior staff.)
- Prepare healthy snacks and refreshments, ensuring food hygiene standards are maintained alongside setup and tidying responsibilities.
- Create an inviting and organised environment with activities and resources prepared ready for each session.
- Provide calm and caring support, including basic first aid for minor bumps and scrapes.
- Support children with practical tasks, organisation of belongings, and general wellbeing throughout the session.
- Maintain clear supervision and promote a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where all children feel happy and secure.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- An understanding of, and commitment to, providing high-quality childcare
- An understanding of food hygiene requirements
- The ability to plan and deliver safe, age-appropriate activities
- Experience of working with children in a play work, childcare, or educational setting
- A current first aid certificate
This Role Is Ideal For
- Childminders looking to transition into a school-based setting
- Newly qualified teaching assistants looking to develop further experience working with children
- Experienced teaching assistants wanting extra working hours
- Child social workers or carers seeking a better work-life balance while continuing to work with children
Queries / School Visits
Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit with the Headteacher, Andrew Wood, please contact: Chloe Bullen at Chloe.Bullen@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01609 536 964
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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School Club Leaders
Posted: 15/05/2026
Closing date: 07/06/2026
Closing time: 23:59