The Education Space - Newsletter 2024 - ISSUE 79 by The Education Space

What are the new requirements for school attendance?

Chris Fagan Head of IT and Business

Applications - The Education Space

Navigating the new Attendance Codes for the 24/25 Academic Year

Maintained schools and academies will need to implement some changes to how they record attendance from the 19th of August 2024 to align with new guidance from the Department for Education (DfE). The changes to the ‘Working Together to Improve Attendance’ guidance, aim to provide a more nuanced understanding of student engagement and absence and include updated attendance codes for the 24/25 academic year. Let’s delve into the specifics of these changes and their implications for schools, educators, and students.

Key Changes in Attendance Codes:

y Revised Meaning for Code B: The description for code B has been updated by the DfE to ‘Attending any other approved educational activity’, replacing the previous description of ‘Educated off-site (not Dual Reg)’. However, the statistical meaning of ‘Approved Educational Activity’ remains unchanged.

y Introduction of new codes C1 and C2: Two new codes, C1 and C2, have been added. Code C1 is now used to record ‘Leave of absence for the purpose of participating in a regulated performance or undertaking employment abroad’, while code C2 is for ‘Leave of absence for a compulsory school age pupil subject to a part-time timetable’ Schools can still use code C for ‘Leave of absence for exceptional circumstance’ with statistical

meaning ‘Authorised absence’ at their discretion. However, according to the DfE’s guidance ‘generally, a need or desire for a holiday or other absence for the purpose of recreation would not constitute an exceptional circumstance’.

y Removal of Code H: Code H for ‘Family Holiday (agreed)’ has been removed.

y Replacement of code J: Code J for ‘Interview’, statistical meaning ‘Approved Educational Activity’ has been replaced by Code J1 with the statistical meaning of ‘Authorised absence’

y New code K: New code K has been introduced for ‘Attending alternative provision arranged by the LA’ with the statistical meaning of ‘Approved Educational Activity’

y New code Q: New code Q has been introduced for ‘Unable to attend the school because of a lack of access arrangements’ with the statistical meaning of ‘Attendance not required’

y New Codes Y1 to Y7 to replace code Y: A series of new codes (Y1 to Y7) have been introduced to expand on & replace the previous Y code which denoted ‘unable to attend due to exceptional circumstances’ as listed below

Y1 - ‘Unable to attend due to transport normally provided not being available’ (i.e. where the school is not within walking distance as per specified criteria)

Y2 - ‘Unable to attend due to widespread disruption to travel’ (i.e. disruption caused by a local, national or International emergency)

Y3 - ‘Unable to attend due to part of the school premises being closed’ (i.e where the pupils affected cannot practicably be accommodated in the remaining open parts of the school)

Y4 - ‘Unable to attend due to the whole school site being unexpectedly closed’ (i.e. nonplanned closures affecting all pupils)

Y5 - ‘Unable to attend as pupil is in criminal justice detention’ (i.e. pupil is in police detention, remanded to youth detention, awaiting trial or sentencing or detained under a sentence of detention)

Y6 - ‘Unable to attend in accordance with public health guidance or law’

Y7 - ‘Unable to attend because of any other unavoidable cause’ (i.e. where pupils can’t attend due to any other unavoidable cause not covered by the other Y codes. The nature of the other cause also needs to be recorded)

Implications for Schools and Headteachers:

1. Enhanced Precision in Attendance Monitoring: The updated codes allow for more detailed tracking of student attendance and absence. Headteachers can now accurately categorise various forms of engagement and absence, facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of student participation.

2. Improved Compliance and Accountability: With clearer delineations of attendance categories, schools can ensure greater compliance with regulatory requirements and accountability in monitoring student attendance. The introduction of specific codes for different circumstances reduces ambiguity and supports transparent and accurate reporting.

3. Challenges in Implementation: While the changes offer benefits in terms of clarity and precision, their successful implementation may pose

challenges for schools. Headteachers and administrative staff will need to familiarize themselves with the updated codes and ensure consistent application across all attendance records.

4. Promotion of Inclusivity and Equity:

The revised attendance codes reflect a commitment to inclusivity and equity by recognising diverse circumstances that may affect student attendance. By acknowledging and accommodating various challenges, schools can better support the needs of all students, regardless of their individual circumstances

Conclusion:

The changes to attendance codes for UK schools, effective from the 19th of August 2024, reflect the increased focus post-pandemic on school attendance and its well-established link to pupil outcomes. By adopting these statutory guidelines, schools will enhance their ability to monitor and support student attendance effectively, contributing to improved educational outcomes and student wellbeing. As schools navigate the implementation process, collaboration between educators, administrators, parents, and policymakers will be essential to ensure the successful transition to the updated attendance framework.

The Crucial Role of the School Timetable

Kevin Clayton

Timetabling

Specialist

The Education Space

Mastering Time:

In the heart of British education, where tradition meets innovation, there exists a silent architect shaping the rhythm of each school day: the school timetable. Often overshadowed by more glamorous aspects of education, its significance cannot be overstated. It serves as the backbone of the academic journey, dictating the flow of lessons, activities, and breaks that structure the school day. Yet, beneath its seemingly straightforward exterior lie a multitude of challenges that schools must navigate to ensure its effectiveness.

Balancing Act:

The cornerstone of any successful

school timetable is balance. Schools must allocate time meticulously, ensuring a harmonious blend of subjects, extracurricular activities, and essential breaks. However, achieving this equilibrium is no small feat. Schools must contend with competing demands, finding ways to accommodate academic rigour alongside opportunities for creative expression and physical activity. Striking this balance requires careful planning and constant adjustment to meet the evolving needs of students and staff.

Catering to Diverse Needs:

Diversity is the bedrock of society, and schools are tasked with reflecting this in their timetables. Every student is unique, with individual interests, abilities,

and learning styles. Schools must craft timetables that cater to this diversity, offering a range of subjects and activities to engage and inspire each student. However, accommodating diverse needs is no easy task. Schools must consider factors such as student preferences, academic requirements, and resource availability to create a timetable that cultivates inclusivity and equity for all, while ensuring a balanced curriculum.

Resource Management:

A well-designed timetable is only as effective as the resources available to support it. Yet, schools often face constraints in terms of staffing, facilities and funding. Classrooms may be overcrowded, teachers overworked and

essential equipment in short supply. In such circumstances, crafting a functional timetable becomes a logistical challenge. Schools must make difficult decisions about how to allocate limited resources to meet the diverse needs of students and staff while maintaining educational standards.

Embracing Technology:

Technology has transformed nearly every aspect of modern life and education is no exception. Digital tools offer new opportunities for teaching and learning, from interactive whiteboards to online resources. However, integrating technology into the school timetable poses its own set of challenges. Schools must invest in infrastructure and training to ensure that teachers and students can

use technology effectively. They must also navigate issues of digital access and equity, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to benefit from digital learning resources.

Adaptability in a Changing Landscape:

Education is constantly evolving to meet the demands of the modern world. As new pedagogical approaches emerge and curricular requirements evolve, schools must adapt their timetables accordingly. This requires flexibility and innovation, as well as collaboration among teachers, administrators and other stakeholders. Schools must also be responsive to external factors such as changes in government policy or societal trends, adjusting their timetables to meet the needs of students and the surrounding community.

Navigating External Pressures:

Schools do not operate in isolation. They are subject to a range of external pressures, from government regulations to parental expectations. These pressures can influence the timetabling process, shaping decisions about curriculum, assessment, and scheduling. Schools must strike a delicate balance between

meeting external requirements and maintaining their own educational priorities. They must also communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure that everyone understands the rationale behind timetabling decisions.

Conclusion:

The school timetable, often regarded as a mundane administrative tool, is in fact the silent conductor orchestrating the symphony of education. Its importance cannot be overstated, as it shapes the daily routines and learning experiences of students and teachers alike. Yet, crafting an effective timetable is not without its challenges. From balancing diverse needs and managing limited resources to embracing technological innovations and navigating external pressures, schools must overcome numerous hurdles to ensure its efficacy. However, in rising to these challenges, schools demonstrate their commitment to providing a quality education that cultivates inclusivity and equity while striving for success. As such, the school timetable stands not just as a schedule of events, rather a testament to the resilience and dedication of the school in preparing students for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead of them.

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COURSE SPOTLIGHTS

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Building Resilience to Extremism through Enquiry (BREE) Project: London Schools

An Exciting Opportunity for Your School! We are thrilled to invite your school to participate in the fifth round of our highly praised Mayor of London Shared Endeavour Fund proje ct, running from September 2024 to March 2025. This project is fully funded, ensuring there is no cost to participating schools.

Why Join the BREE Project? The BREE Project was initially developed in response to the Ariana Grande concert attack in May 2017. Our mission is to empower teachers with the tools to build pupil resilience to extremism within their own classrooms. Here’s how we achieve this:

• Collaborative Learning : We recommend two teachers from each school attend to foster teamwork and support.

• Professional Development: Includes a two-day training programme on the Philosophy for Children (P4C) methodology and our bespoke BREE teaching resource. This resource offers a carefully structured sequence of classroom activities, tailored for the London con text.

• Classroom Support: One day of in-school coaching to aid classroom implementation.

• Comprehensive Resources : Online access to fully resourced lesson plans and slides, including new material on Andrew Tate and misogyny.

• Engaging Content: Soft entry points, such as exploring identity and stories of peaceful versus violent protest, before addressing real-life extremism and terrorism.

• Inclusivity: Suitable for teachers and pupils from Year 5 to Year 10, including SEND and alternative provision.

Project Timeline and Offer

• Grant Award Confirmation: Mid-August 2024

• Training Dates: Two sessions available at Manorfield Primary, Tower Hamlets:

o Course One: 25/09/24 and 15/10/24

o Course Two: 26/09/24 and 16/10/24

• Resource Access: Online from 30/09/24

• Development Sessions: Two Zoom twilight sessions on 27/11/2024 and 26/02/25

• Classroom Coaching: Starting 05/11/24

• Support Funding: £300 contribution towards supply cover per school, payable after the second day of training.

• Celebration Event: 26/03/25

What Educators and Students are Saying

Teachers: "Through the BREE project, I've gained invaluable insights into promoting inclusivity and understanding in the classroom. Learning effective strategies to address sensitive topics empowers me to create a safe enviro nment for pupils to explore diverse perspectives. This experience strengthens my ability to foster empathy, critical thinking, and resilience against extremism among my pupils. " Y6 Teacher

Pupils: "I enjoyed talking about racism and terrorism and challen ging others’ views. It helped me understand terrorism and think about the what and the why of the terrorist attacks. Hearing other people’s opinions and explanations helped me understand better." Project Participants

Deputy Head: "The project gave us acc ess to expert teaching resources, providing staff with the reassurance that the materials they were delivering had been researched and trialled beforehand. It gave teachers the confidence to explicitly tackle and discuss issues relating to extremism and de monstrated a sensitive teaching sequence that we have now embedded into our curriculum. "

How to Enrol: Follow the link to enrol: Enrol Here

For more information, questions, and queries, please email: breeprojects@gmail.com

Join us in building a safer, more resilient future for our students.

SENCO and SEN Teachers- Spotlight Series Principles of teaching for mastery

Join Maths Hub Lead, Samira Islam, for our Spotlight Series to explore the foundations of teaching for mastery. This FREE series is suited for both Primary and Secondary schools.

What

is teaching for mastery?

The phrase ‘teaching for mastery’ describes the elements of classroom practice and school organisation that combine to give pupils the best chances of mastering maths

Achieving mastery means acquiring a solid enough understanding of the maths that’s been taught to enable pupils to move on to more advanced material

The Five Big Ideas underpin teaching for mastery in both primary and secondary schools: Coherence

Representation and Structure

Mathematical Thinking Fluency

Variation

We believe the principles of teaching for mastery work really well for all pupils to access maths, including pupils with additional needs. This special spotlight is for SENCOs, SEN Teachers and practitioners to come and learn about the teaching for mastery pedagogy and understand how this can enhance teaching and learning in your setting

Session Dates/Times

Session 1 - Tuesday 22nd October 2024

(Introduction)

3 45pm - 4:45pm

Session 2 - Tuesday 12th November 2024

3 45pm - 4:45pm

Session 3 - Tuesday 10th December 2024

3.45pm - 4:45pm

Session 4 - Tuesday 14th January 2025

3.45pm - 4:45pm

Session 5 - Tuesday 25th February 2025

3 45pm - 4:45pm

Session 6 - Tuesday 6th May 2025

3 45pm - 4:45pm

Samira Islam is the Senior Leadership Link and Maths Hub Lead for London North East Maths Hub and has been an active member of the Maths Hub for 9 years Additionally, she is an Assistant Headteacher at Elmhurst Primary School and has teaching and leadership experience across the primary phases

Please remember: While the sessions will be recorded, live interaction is crucial for us to tailor, organise, and conduct the sessions effectively. If possible, attend the live sessions and engage through chat or by unmuting yourself.

Email: projectlead@lneastmathshub org uk

Website: https://lneastmathshub.org.uk

X: @LNEMathsHub Tel: 0208 472 1062 ext. 1

FINANCE OFFICER

Employer: Central Park Primary School

Salary: £ 28,524 - £30,496 (Depending on experience)

Location: Central Park Primary School

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term Time

Hours: 36 hours per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 24/07/2024 at 23:59

Reference: Pri/24/286788

FINANCE OFFICER

Salary: Scale 6 (£28,524 - £30,496), dependent on experience

Required: As soon as possible

Hours: 36 hours (Term Time only)

Interviews: Monday 29th July 2024

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking Finance Officer. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the Finance function for internal and external stakeholders. They must be highly organised, hardworking, flexible, and enjoy working in a busy school environment, displaying attention to detail. This is a crucial role in the success of the school, and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running by providing highquality finance support.

You must have:

• Experience of working with FMS accounting system.

• Experience of working within a customer care driven environment.

• Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Please complete the application form attached to the vacancy and send it to manjit.gill@cpdschoolsfederation.org

If you wish to discuss this role, please contact Manjit on his email as above.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (support@jobsgopublic.com). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Sessional Clerk in Greenwich

EmployerNewham Partnership Working

SalaryGuaranteed fixed rate per meeting up to £220 per meeting

LocationNewham Partnership Working, Boardman House, 64 Broadway, Stratford, E15 1NT

Hours

Closing Date31/12/2024 16:59

ReferenceGov/23/242152

Link to Vacancy http://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/242152

Grade: SO2 - Unqualified

PO2 - Qualified (successfully completed the NPW Clerks' Development Programme)

Hours: zero hours contract

Contract: casual

About NPW

NPW is the ethical partner of choice that keeps the child at the centre of everything we do. We care about our clients and work hard to help them achieve their aspirations. We engage with our clients to help develop our products and services to ensure that what we offer is created for schools by schools.

NPW is a not-for-profit mutual organisation, owned by our school members. We provide a range of operational, transformational and innovative services to schools and colleges so that they can focus on improving the lives of children and young people. Our services are agile, allowing us to offer bespoke packages that meet an individual client’s needs.

Please see here our company brochure:

• https://npw.uk.com/services/services-brochure/

The Role

New exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and committed people to work within our team of sessional clerks in and around the Greenwich area.

The post holder will be directly responsible for the provision of services to a specified number of multi-academy trusts, school governing boards, and other commercial contracts, ensuring that our high standards are met in a professional and effective manner.

The post holder will:

• attend governing and trust board meetings, (physical and virtual as required)

• provide advice to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters (governing boards are required to have regard to advice from the clerk in regard to exercising their functions)

• provide effective minute-taking to the governing board and its committees and produce minutes in line with the guidance and templates issued by NPW Governor Services

• ensure the governing board is properly constituted

• Manage information provided by NPW Governor Services and other training providers effectively and ensure that it is used to provide the governing board with the appropriate advice and guidance

You will have:

• good working knowledge of schools and academy governance and statutory compliance arrangements,

• good understanding of the role of the clerk and how to make interventions at meetings

• good understanding of what constitutes an effective governing board or governance group meeting

• ability to produce high quality minutes that accurately reflect decisions, actions and challenge

• good written and oral communication skills

• good IT skills

• good interpersonal skills

• the ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.

•

You must also understand the importance of working with a good eye for detail, have an organised methodical approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application Process

Applicants interested in finding out more about this role are welcome to contact Mr Peter Hooper on 07885 972189.

If you would like to work in partnership with schools/academy trusts and help to make a positive difference then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application for the post is by application form only. No CVs. No agencies need apply please.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with Newham Partnership Working and the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the JGP Support Team. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Sessional Clerk in Barnet

EmployerNewham Partnership Working

SalaryGuaranteed fixed rate per meeting up to £220 per meeting

LocationNewham Partnership Working, Boardman House, 64 Broadway, Stratford, E15 1NT

Hours

Closing Date31/12/2024 16:58

ReferenceGov/23/242150

Link to Vacancy http://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/242150

Grade: SO2 - Unqualified

PO2 - Qualified (successfully completed the NPW Clerks' Development Programme)

Hours: zero hours contract

Contract: casual

About NPW

Please see here our company brochure:

• https://npw.uk.com/services/services-brochure/

The Role

New exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and committed people to work within our team of sessional clerks in and around the Hackney area.

The post holder will:

• attend governing and trust board meetings, (physical and virtual as required)

• provide effective minute-taking to the governing board and its committees and produce minutes in line with the guidance and templates issued by NPW Governor Services

• ensure the governing board is properly constituted

• Manage information provided by NPW Governor Services and other training providers effectively and ensure that it is used to provide the governing board with the appropriate advice and guidance

You will have:

• good working knowledge of schools and academy governance and statutory compliance arrangements,

• good understanding of the role of the clerk and how to make interventions at meetings

• good understanding of what constitutes an effective governing board or governance group meeting

• ability to produce high quality minutes that accurately reflect decisions, actions and challenge

• good written and oral communication skills

• good IT skills

• good interpersonal skills

• the ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.

•

You must also understand the importance of working with a good eye for detail, have an organised methodical approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application Process

Applicants interested in finding out more about this role are welcome to contact Mr Peter Hooper on 07885 972189.

If you would like to work in partnership with schools/academy trusts and help to make a positive difference then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application for the post is by application form only. No CVs. No agencies need apply please.

Equal Opportunities

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the JGP Support Team. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Sessional Clerk

EmployerNewham Partnership Working

SalaryGuaranteed fixed rate per meeting up to £220 per meeting

LocationNewham Partnership Working, Boardman House, 64 Broadway, Stratford, E15 1NT

Hours

Closing Date31/12/2024 16:57

ReferenceGov/21/176496

Link to Vacancy http://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/176496

About NPW

Please see here our company brochure:

• https://npw.uk.com/services/services-brochure/

The Role

New exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and committed people to work within our team of sessional clerks.

The post holder will:

• attend governing and trust board meetings, (physical and virtual as required)

• provide effective minute-taking to the governing board and its committees and produce minutes in line with the guidance and templates issued by NPW Governor Services

• ensure the governing board is properly constituted

• Manage information provided by NPW Governor Services and other training providers effectively and ensure that it is used to provide the governing board with the appropriate advice and guidance

You will have:

• good working knowledge of schools and academy governance and statutory compliance arrangements,

• good understanding of the role of the clerk and how to make interventions at meetings

• good understanding of what constitutes an effective governing board or governance group meeting

• ability to produce high quality minutes that accurately reflect decisions, actions and challenge

• good written and oral communication skills

• good IT skills

• good interpersonal skills

• the ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.

You must also understand the importance of working with a good eye for detail, have an organised methodical approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application Process

Applicants interested in finding out more about this role are welcome to contact Mr Peter Hooper on 07885972189.

If you would like to work in partnership with schools/academy trusts and help to make a positive difference then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application for the post is by application form only. No CVs. No agencies need apply please.

Closing date:

Due to continuing expansion, we are constantly looking to increase our team of clerks. This is therefore a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for tests and interview on receipt of application.

Equal Opportunities

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Support Team 020 7427 8250. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Sessional Clerk in Hackney

EmployerNewham Partnership Working

SalaryGuaranteed fixed rate per meeting up to £220 per meeting

LocationNewham Partnership Working, Boardman House, 64 Broadway, Stratford, E15 1NT

Hours

Closing Date31/12/2024 16:55

ReferenceGov/24/269907

Link to Vacancy http://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/269907

Grade: SO2 - Unqualified

PO2 - Qualified (successfully completed the NPW Clerks' Development Programme)

Hours: zero hours contract

Contract: casual

About NPW

Please see here our company brochure:

• https://npw.uk.com/services/services-brochure/

The Role

New exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and committed people to work within our team of sessional clerks in and around the Hackney area.

The post holder will:

• attend governing and trust board meetings, (physical and virtual as required)

• provide effective minute-taking to the governing board and its committees and produce minutes in line with the guidance and templates issued by NPW Governor Services

• ensure the governing board is properly constituted

• Manage information provided by NPW Governor Services and other training providers effectively and ensure that it is used to provide the governing board with the appropriate advice and guidance

You will have:

• good working knowledge of schools and academy governance and statutory compliance arrangements,

• good understanding of the role of the clerk and how to make interventions at meetings

• good understanding of what constitutes an effective governing board or governance group meeting

• ability to produce high quality minutes that accurately reflect decisions, actions and challenge

• good written and oral communication skills

• good IT skills

• good interpersonal skills

• the ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.

•

You must also understand the importance of working with a good eye for detail, have an organised methodical approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application Process

Applicants interested in finding out more about this role are welcome to contact Mr Peter Hooper on 07885 972189.

If you would like to work in partnership with schools/academy trusts and help to make a positive difference then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application for the post is by application form only. No CVs. No agencies need apply please.

Equal Opportunities

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the JGP Support Team. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Class Teacher

EmployerRonald Openshaw Nursery Education Centre

Salary Inner London Main Pay Scale (Teachers pay and conditions)

LocationRonald Openshaw Nursery Education Centre

Hours 32.5 hours per week.

Closing Date20/09/2024 09:00

ReferencePri/24/286093

Link to Vacancyhttp://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/286093

From January 2025

Ronald Openshaw Nursery Education Centre is a large and vibrant nursery school based in Stratford on the edge of the Olympic Park. We are a 60 FTE place setting that is resourced for children with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and were graded as outstanding by OFSTED in May 2023.

We are looking to recruit an excellent class teacher for January 2025 to work within a strong team of teachers and nursery nurses and to lead one of our classes.

The successful candidate should:

• Be an outstanding early years teacher with high expectations and committed to raising attainment for all children in the EYFS.

• Be passionate about Play and the Early Years Curriculum.

• Enjoy working as part of a team.

• Have a creative approach to teaching to ensure an inclusive approach.

• Be committed to inclusion.

Are you able to bring out the very best in children with your enthusiastic approach and creative thinking? Do you want to be part of a busy, warm and friendly teaching and learning environment in the heart of Stratford?

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the nursery are welcomed and encouraged. Please see the job brief for more details.

Closing date: Friday 20th September

Shortlisting, contact candidates: Monday 23rd September

Interviews: Thursday 26th September

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (support@jobsgopublic.com). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Qualified Nursery Nurse

EmployerNew Vision Trust

Salary NJC Scale 4 £23,461.74 (actual salary)

LocationElmhurst Primary School

Hours 35 hours per week.

Closing Date19/07/2024 23:59

ReferenceElmhur/24/285131

Link to Vacancyhttp://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/285131

Qualified Nursery Nurse

Required to Start: September 2024

Working Pattern: Term-time, Monday to Friday

Hours: 35 hours

Salary: NJC Scale 4: £23,461.74 (

Advert Closing Date: 19th July 2024

Elmhurst Primary School is an outstanding school which is part of the New Vision Trust, an ambitious and successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) comprised of five good and outstanding primary schools in the London borough of Newham and Redbridge; Vicarage, Nelson, Gallions, Elmhurst and Downshall. In this highly effective partnership each school retains their unique character whilst benefiting from the mutual support and challenge of belonging to a leading MAT.

The Early Years Curriculum is built around four basic themes: a unique child, positive relationships, learning and development, and enabling environments. At Elmhurst, we value these themes and want to support each child from their starting points. We know all children are different and believe that good communication with parents and carers is key to a supportive relationship between Nursery and home.

Above all we passionately believe that every child is a competent learner who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured. With good adult support all children can excel and most of all, enjoy their time at Nursery.

We are seeking to appoint a Nursery Nurse. The right person will:

• Experienced across the EYFS and has excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment.

• Committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for all pupils

• Have a real passion for the role and a positive can-do attitude;

• Be an enthusiastic team player with the ability to work hard and be active in teams;

• Have high expectations and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all;

• Work creativity to inspire, nurture and motivate all children;

• Have a willingness to take responsibility and engage actively with school life

• Have a commitment to their own professional development and the development of others.

For the right person we can offer:

• An opportunity to make a positive difference to children's learning;

• Fantastic children who enjoy school and strive to succeed;

• A supportive and enthusiastic staff team;

• A commitment to supporting you and your continuing professional development.

• Excellent facilities and resources

Applications and Equal Opportunities

We warmly welcome visits to our school. Come and meet our leadership team to discuss the opportunities. Please contact Juanita Holloway our EYFS Lead Teacher on: jholloway@elmhurst.newham.sch.uk

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (support@jobsgopublic.com). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Classroom Practitioner (KS2)

EmployerNew Vision Trust

SalaryNJC Scale 6

LocationElmhurst Primary School

Hours36 hours per week. 8:00am to 3:30pm 4 days per week and 8:00am to 4.30pm once per week. 8:00am to 3:30pm 4 days per week and 8:00am to 4.30pm once per week

Closing Date19/07/2024 17:00

ReferencePri/24/279324

Link to Vacancy http://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/279324

We are seeking to appoint a classroom practitioner. The right person will:

• Have a real passion for a the role and a positive can-do attitude;

• Be an enthusiastic team player with the ability to work hard and be active in teams;

• Have high expectations and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all;

• Work creativity to inspire, nurture and motivate all children;

• Have a willingness to take responsibility and engage actively with school life

• Have a commitment to their own professional development and the development of others.

For the right person we can offer:

• An opportunity to make a positive difference to children's learning;

• Fantastic children who enjoy school and strive to succeed;

• A supportive and enthusiastic staff team;

• A commitment to supporting you and your continuing professional development.

Closing Date: Friday 19th July 2024

The schools in Newham are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the JGP Support Team. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Nursery Nurse

EmployerSandringham Primary School

Salary £10000 - £19999

LocationSandringham Primary School

Hours

Closing Date19/07/2024 09:00

ReferencePri/24/286363

Link to Vacancyhttp://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/286363

Nursery Nurse Vacancy

Short listing and interviews will take place through an ongoing process with the first round of interviews likely to be mid July. We recommend early applications.

Successful applications will be contacted and called for an interview. We strongly advise anyone considering applying to do this in a timely manner by completing a google expression of interest form in the first instance. • Nursery Nurse - Expression of Interest form

A Level 3 Nursery Nurse will encourage pupils to participate in the social and academic life of Sandringham EYFS, help enable all children to become more independent learners, and help to raise their standards of achievement. The Key worker/ Nursery Nurse will act as a key worker for our Sandringham Central (2-4 year old) provision of children ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.

The appointed candidate will be someone who, through their passion, commitment and understanding, provides the best learning experiences for their children, so as to build on the school’s successes and contribute to our continuing development.

We can offer:

• Children who are proud of their school and support each other with their learning through excellent behaviour.

• A school which values and promotes everyone's wellbeing.

• Staff who are curious about learning, enthusiastic and motivated to provide the most memorable learning experiences.

• A curriculum that is exciting and challenging with a strong tradition of sport and performing arts.

• A rich, purposeful continuous professional learning programme.

• An outward looking school who is an active partner with organisations such as LETTA, Whole Education and NNLP.

Equality Statement

The London Borough of Newham has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work. Sandringham Primary School is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages people of all different backgrounds to apply to our inclusive and dynamic school. We aim to be a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Safeguarding Statement

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We follow the safer

recruitment processes and the most up to date Keeping Children Safe in Education DFE guidance which involves us carrying online candidate searches, requesting references, DBS and barring checks.

Closing Date: Thursday 11 July 2024

Shortlisting: Thursday 11 July 2024

Interview: Wednesday 17 July 2024

Start date: TBC

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (support@jobsgopublic.com). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Administrative Assistant

EmployerRoman Road Primary School

Salary Scale 1 point 2 (Subject to Review)

LocationRoman Road Primary School

Hours 20 hours per week.

Closing Date15/07/2024 12:00

ReferencePri/24/283090

Link to Vacancyhttp://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/283090

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (P/T)

Monday – Friday p/t – 20 hours per week TERM TIME ONLY

Scale 1 point 2 (Subject to review)

This is a temporary position, due to a Secondment (Sept 24 to February 2025)

Roman Road Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking individual to fulfil the role as an Administrative Assistant. You must be a good team player with good communication skills to meet new challenges to work in our busy, friendly school office.

If you have:

• Good communication skills

• Experience and skilled in using SIMs

• Experienced and skilled in using Windows and Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

• Good working knowledge of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills

• Experience in working in an office with exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks, and manage own workload

• A commitment to learning and improving your own skills and knowledge

• Ability to communicate with adults and children politely and effectively

Employees of Roman Road Primary School have a responsibility for and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We welcome informal visits from prospective applicants for a tour of the school.

Please contact Caroline McPhillips or Angie Wicks on 0207 476 1602 or email: info@romanroad.newham.sch.uk

For general enquires please call 020 7476 1602

Closing date: Monday 15th July

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (support@jobsgopublic.com). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Teaching Assistant

EmployerNewham Partnership Working

SalaryUnqualified Scale 2 point 3- £26,238 (pro rata) Qualified Scale 3 point 5£27,030 (pro rata)

LocationSt Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Hours36 hours per week.

Closing Date15/07/2024 12:00

ReferenceOLOG/24/286092

Link to Vacancy http://ats-theeducationspace.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/286092

Start Date: September 2024

We are looking to recruit teaching assistants to come and join our team of happy and highly motivated staff and pupils. These roles are either to work as a 1to1 with children with special educational needs or in our school Nursery. St Joachim’s is a caring and friendly Catholic primary school that is 2 forms of entry, and is part of a growing and supportive Catholic Academy Trust.

We can offer you:

• an outstanding Catholic school with motivated and enthusiastic pupils

• excellent opportunities for personalised CPD

• fantastic career progression opportunities

• easy access by transport and parking available

• Smart Clinic well-being package

Our successful candidate will:

• be fully committed to our Catholic ethos

• be passionate and ambitious about the education of all children

• have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards

• enjoy working in a strong team environment

• be flexible to the changing needs of the school and academy

Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, flexible, hardworking, proactive and able to work with a variety of age groups and learning needs. The post is based at St Joachim’s and will include both whole class and individual 1to1 support. To learn more about our school please look through our school website:• www.stjoachims.newham.sch.uk

GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, maths and science are desirable and excellent spoken and written English would be an advantage. Candidates with a creative or sporting interest or background would be very welcomed.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a maths and English test and have a school based interview.

The schools in the Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical questionnaire.

Tests and interviews will take place Wednesday 17th July 2024

Completed forms need to be returned to St Joachim’s by 12.00pm Monday 15th July 2024.

St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to employment checks. References will be sought and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure + Barring Service Check.

Application forms can also be obtained from our school website:• www.st-joachims.newham.sch.uk/jobs or by sending an email request to jobs• @st-joachims.newham.sch.uk or calling the school.

Applications can be returned to the school by email: jobs• @st-joachims.newham.sch.uk referencing in the title Teaching Assistant. Applications by post or hand are also welcome.