Out of School Club Staff - Meet the team

Mrs Sarah Taylor 

Out of School Club and Business Development Manager

Key Person for Year 2 and Middle School

Level 3 EFAW and Paediatric First Aider

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Level 3 Qualification in Support Teaching and Learning

Over ten years’ experience of caring for children both in an educational setting as well as a supporting the previous operation of family entertainment centre.

I have a deep-rooted passion for providing the best possible care to children, outstanding service to our parents in a well organised, thriving and fun environment. I have led the OOSC since it opened in September 2015.

I am extremely proud of how the provision has developed and is constantly improving, through parent and pupils’ surveys, as well as day to day pupil voice.

I regularly monitor and evaluate our services to ensure that the club continues to meet the needs of the children, parents and carers.

The team, led by myself, will ensure that we provide a programme of activities often linked to the curriculum that are interesting, educational, stimulating and fun.

I will continuously promote a positive relationship with parents/carers and work in partnership with them to provide high quality play and care for their children.

Mrs Emily Melia - Out of School Club Deputy Manager

Key Person for Year 3/4

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Level 3 EFAW and Paediatric First Aider

BA Joint Honours in Early Years and Childhood Studies

A big interest in arts and crafts.

Participated in sports such as hockey, badminton and netball.

Played for the county in netball growing up. I enjoy doing sport with the children and love to see them develop their gross motor skills.

Mrs Angela Rolls - Out of School Club Team Leader

Key Person for Year 2

Level 3 EFAW and Paediatric First Aider

Level 2 Teaching Assistant and Nursery Nurse

Diploma in Art and Design

In addition to working in the OOSC I also work as a Lunchtime Supervisor.

I have a real passion for Art and Crafts. I take lead on Creative Planning/Preparation for both term time and holiday club activities.

Mrs Fraire Armstrong - Out of School Club Team Leader

Key Person for EYFS

MA Hons Drama & Script writing

BA Hons in Drama  

LAMDA Teaching qualification in Communication

I enjoy drawing, arts & crafts, playing creative games and activities using music and movement.

Theatre is a huge part of my working life and personal life.

I love helping a child build confidence and find a way to express their individuality. 

Mrs Andrea Murdie - Out of School Club Assistant

Key Person for Middle School

In addition to working in the OOSC I also work as a Lunchtime Supervisor. I have patience, a caring attitude and I am good listener. 

Mr Marc Cox - Out of School Club Assistant

Level 3 EFAW and Paediatric First Aider

Level 3 Distinction Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Physical Activity

I am a UEFA C qualified football coach and also have coaching badges for goalkeeping coaching and Talent ID in football. 

I have a passion for providing, engaging and challenging sport sessions for the children. 

I am a caring person and take pride in ensuring the children are safe and enjoy their time in the Out of School Club. 

Ms Sara Lindsey - Out of School Club Assistant

Key Person for Year 1

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education/Nursey Nursing

I have worked as a Children's Rep in a Ski resort in Italy and various popular Spanish resorts.

I then moved to Madrid and worked in nurseries where English was taught in a fun and exciting way one of them was a farm school.

On my return back to the UK. I began to work as a Lunchtime Supervisor.

I am enthusiastic and confident in my job role and working within a team of professionals.

 All of the children are fascinating and I like to see how much fun they have in play and exploring their new adventures.I  like being a part of this and encouraging positive vocabulary and praising them on their achievements that they do throughout their time in OOSC. 

Miss Hannah Macleod - Out of School Club Assistant

Key person for Year 1

BA (Hons) Dance Practice

NCFE CACHE Level 3 in Childcare and Education

I am passionate about Dance and Theatre and have been a Dance Teacher for 10 years, working with children and young people 0-20yrs.

Before becoming an OOSC Assistant I was an Early Years Childcare Practitioner in a nursery setting for 4 years.

As well as creating fun dance sessions for the children, I also enjoy the outdoors and encouraging the children to develop their gross motor skills through sports and games.

I love working with children, seeing their personalities develop and helping them gain the confidence to be their own unique selves.

Miss Clare Bell - Out of School Club Assistant (casual)

I have a City and Guilds qualification in childcare and early years.

I have worked in primary education for over 10 years and prior to this I was a nanny in London.

I am currently working i n Year 4 as an LSA.

Mrs Tracey French - Out of School Club Assistant (casual)

I have worked with children for 34 years in a number of settings with children from aged 1-12 years. I qualified in 1990 after completing a NNEB diploma. The majority of my employment was spent working as an early years practitioner for the Local Authority with children and families in crisis with in the Surestart Centres across North Tyneside.  In that time I have completed lots of training courses, a diploma in the EYFS and a range of other CPD specific to learning difficulties. 

I started working at Kings Priory School in 2020 where I have worked in Reception and in year 1 working 1-1 with children that have additional needs.

Mrs Helen Evans - Out of School Club Assistant (casual)

Level 3 EFAW and Paediatric First Aider

I have a very gentle, caring personality and it’s very important to me to  teach the children about the values of friendship, inclusion and kindness.  

I am an LSA in the primary school, currently in year 1. Since 2010 I have had many different roles in the school, I am very supportive of our school and its community. 

I love spending time with all children, and we usually have a laugh as we learn. I'm very creative and love anything arty, I like to encourage a love of reading, creative writing, and performance. I'm dedicated to helping children of all ages and abilities do the best they can to be the best they can be. 

Mrs Steph Kuzlak - Out of School Club Assistant (casual)

Level 3 Learning Support Assistant, Qualified Association of Accounting Technician (AAT) Foundation, Intermediate and Technician Levels

Currently working as a Learning Support Assistant within Reception (EYFS), providing additional support to students. Throughout my time at Kings’ Priory School, I have thoroughly enjoyed taking a holistic approach to all aspects of school life. These roles include Exam Invigilating, Lunchtime Supervisor and helping within Out of School Club.

My approach to education is educating the ‘whole’ student. I offer support, encouragement, and kindness to young people whenever possible! I enjoy seeing young people succeed in their own personal milestones and take pride in the work I do. I believe a nurturing approach to learning addresses the impact of a pupil's social environment on their emotional wellbeing, their social skills, and how ready they are to engage in school and the wider community.

Miss Erin Hollinshead - Out of School Club Assistant (MAT Cover)

BA Hons Combined Honours History and German

After teaching English as a foreign language in schools in Germany and Austria I recently moved back to the North East and am excited to be working at the OOSC.

I am a caring and enthusiastic person and I love to see how the interests and personalities of all of our children develop.

As a creative person, I also really enjoy seeing what the children make and craft at out of school club.

Pending appointment - Out of School Club Assistant

Pending appointment - Out of School Club Assistant

Mrs Rachel Kilburn - Out of School Club Assistant (casual)

Miss Samantha Hill - Out of School Club Assistant (casual)

Ms Jill Boos  - Out of School Club Assistant (casual)

Miss Erin Taylor - Out of School Club Assistant (casual)