Deputy Manager (Out of School Club) in Bishopthorpe

Join Our Team as an Out of School Club Deputy Manager. Help make before and after-school time a place to belong. At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing — little humans and big humans alike. As Out of School Club Deputy Manager at Bishopthorpe, you’ll help create a welcoming community where children feel heard, colleagues feel supported, and families feel confident in our care. Working alongside our OOSC Manager, you’ll bring your ideas, encouragement, and experience to sessions that put children’s wellbeing, choices, and enjoyment at the heart of the day.

Why Join Our Team?

• A warm welcome: A £750 welcome perk to celebrate joining our team.
• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.
• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.
• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.
• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.
• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services.
• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £14.35 per hour.

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Split shifts: breakfast club 7.15am–9am and after-school club 2.30pm–6.15pm.

Location: Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery & Out of School Club, Bishopthorpe, Old School House, Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire, YO23 2RE.

Where You'll Be Working: Our Out of School and Holiday Club is attached to the local school in Bishopthorpe, offering a welcoming space where children can enjoy time with friends before and after the school day. From arts and crafts to outdoor adventures, children have opportunities to get active, try something new, or simply relax. With a home-from-home feel, we encourage creativity, independence, and the freedom to follow their interests. As part of the wider Little Green Rascals setting, our kitchen team prepares fresh, organic food onsite each day for children and staff. We’re also home to Mabel, our nursery dog, who attends two days a week and is training to become a therapy dog for children.

What You'll Be Doing: You’ll support the OOSC Manager with the day-to-day running of our breakfast and after-school club, helping colleagues deliver safe, inclusive, and enjoyable sessions. One moment you might be helping children organise a game or explore a new craft. The next, you could be supporting a colleague, welcoming a family, or making space for a child who needs a quieter afternoon. Your role will include:

• Supporting and guiding colleagues to provide thoughtful care and engaging play experiences for school-aged children.
• Helping plan a balance of creative activities, outdoor play, and quieter time around children’s interests.
• Listening to children’s ideas and giving them meaningful choices about how they spend their time.
• Supporting children’s wellbeing, independence, and friendships through a warm, consistent approach.
• Building trusting relationships with parents, carers, and school staff, with clear communication and smooth handovers.
• Taking responsibility for the club in the OOSC Manager’s absence.
• Following safeguarding and health and safety procedures, maintaining accurate registers and records, and raising concerns promptly.
• Creating an inclusive environment that responds to each child’s needs.
• Sharing feedback and ideas, helping colleagues develop their skills and improve children’s experiences.

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As a deputy, that means following through on responsibilities, listening with care, and helping your team turn children’s ideas into shared experiences.

What We’re Looking For: You must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to be considered for this role. You’ll also bring:

• An understanding of school-aged children’s needs and the importance of play, choice, and time to relax.
• The confidence to guide colleagues, lead by example, and take responsibility when needed.
• A warm, inclusive approach that helps children feel comfortable and valued.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning activities alongside children.
• Good organisation and clear communication with colleagues, families, and school staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.
• Openness to feedback and a willingness to keep learning.

We’re looking for someone who knows when to bring energy, when to offer reassurance, and when to give children space to follow their own ideas. If you have any questions about the role, our Recruitment Team will be happy to help at recruitment@tosn.co.uk.

Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.