Hours/ Working Pattern: 21 hours, 3 days per week (working pattern flexible), Term time only
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Grade CD, £13.28 - £13.47 per hour
Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 9th August
Interview Date: Shortly after
Start Date: ASAP
About Us
Whitby School is a positive, warm, and welcoming school where pupils aim to do their very best and take pride in their achievements. By constantly challenging our pupils to excel, we nurture aspirations and cultivate a lifelong love of learning in our young people.
Our four key values - Ambition, Courage, Character, and Endeavour - are the pillars of everything we do. Whitby School is proud to hold the future within its walls. Every lesson, every conversation, every act of kindness helps shape the leaders, thinkers, and citizens of tomorrow.
Our motto, Ad finem terrae - To the ends of the earth - reminds us that the world is wide, full of opportunity, and waiting to be explored. We want our children to aim for exciting, far-reaching goals, knowing that their journey can take them anywhere.
We are looking for colleagues who will provide a creative, safe, and caring environment where every child is known and cared for as an individual. In this climate, every young person can thrive as they develop in personality, character and intellect and become a highly successful learner and individual.
You can find out further information on our website .
We have an exciting opportunity for an administrator to support our Careers Service. You will be working closely with our Careers Lead. You will undertake a wide range of careers' related admin tasks. Please see the Careers administer pack for details.
Careers in school is vital in helping young people make informed decisions about their future. Whether pupils are choosing GCSEs, A-levels, apprenticeships, or further education pathways, they need access to clear, impartial careers advice. The choices they make today can open doors to future opportunities, helping them build the knowledge, skills, and qualifications that form the foundations of their ideal career. By supporting students to understand their options and aspirations, our careers department plays a crucial role in preparing them for successful and fulfilling futures.
What you will need to succeed:
- Clerical or administrative experience
- Literacy & numeracy qualification e.g. Level 2 qualification or equivalent (GCSE 4/C or above)
We can offer you
- A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
- A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
- Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
- Opportunities for CPD and career progression
Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification (see application pack). This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
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.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records 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.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Further information on how we process your data can be found here .
Careers Administrator in Whitby employer: Applefields School
Whitby School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inspiring environment for both students and staff. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, mental health support, and continuous professional development, we empower our employees to grow in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Located in the heart of the Whitby community, our school embodies values of ambition, courage, character, and endeavour, ensuring that every day offers new challenges and rewards.
