NPW Weekly Newsletter - Autumn Issue 33

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Autumn ISSUE 33, 30 November 2018

Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s a Data Breach!

BREACH! BREACH! BREACH! BREACH! BREACH! brea I hope sat’s not working too hard...

Just another normal day for DPO INSPECTOR MALINA. No breach in sight!

Once more unto the breach!

Meanwhile, back at the breach, sat’s working from home...

To be continued…

Malina & Singh ch.1 News

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Vacancies

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Get to know the DPO

The role of a Data Protection

Protection Regulation (GDPR),

than ever before so completing

Officer (DPO) is to ensure

introduced on the 25th of May 2018.

DSARs takes considerable time and

personal data is safe and secure.

effort.

To help better understand the

Why do you think your service

role, we interviewed the Data

has proved so popular?

Is it true schools could be fined

Compliance team to find out

Louise: Schools are under increasing

up to €20million?

what goes on behind the scenes.

pressure, as budgets have been cut,

Sat: Schools are unlikely to face large

along with a lack of resources to fulfil

fines from a data breach, the bigger

What kind of things do you deal

data protection obligations.

concern is the risk of reputational

with on a day-to-day basis?

Sat: It’s also increasingly difficult for

damage. A common breach is a lost

Sat: We deal with any data protection

schools to keep up to date with data

or misplaced USB containing personal

related issues such as a lost USB

protection issues in a rapidly evolving

data, so we recommend schools use

device, staff who don’t want their

environment, whilst juggling existing

cloud storage such as Google Drive,

photograph used or a parent’s

responsibilities.

more info here.

What’s the most challenging

To find out more about how our Data

aspect of your role as DPO?

Compliance Service can support your

Why is this important?

Louise: The most frequently raised

school, please contact:

Sat: Maintained schools are obliged to

issue is for assistance with Data

sales@npw.uk.com or call 0208 249

appoint a data protection officer, as

Subject Access Requests (DSAR).

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stipulated by the General Data

There’s a lot more data in schools

request for copies of their child’s personal data.

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Emergency first Aid at Work

NPW, in partnership with Strong

an AED. Whilst not compulsory, it is

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NPW Training Course Spotlights Introduction to KS2 Coding—Scratch 3, Kodu & J2E About

The session will cover:

Delivery Method

Scratch is widely used in schools as

 Understanding the statutory

These sessions are ‘hands-on’ so

the language of choice for teaching

requirements of the National

attendees will access computers to

the coding aspects of Curriculum

Curriculum 2014 KS1 & KS2

access Kodu installed software and

2014. This course contextualises where Scratch fits into the curriculum and gives an introduction to the basics.

Requirements Some understanding of the Computing Curriculum will be helpful, but not necessary. Basic IT skills

required. Up to date version of Scratch 2.0 Offline Editor and Adobe

 Where coding fits into the Computing curriculum  Why coding? Computational Thinking and cross curricular benefits  What coding might look like across the whole school setting, focussing on KS2

Chromebooks available for online software to allow users crossplatform experience.

Date Tuesday, 11 December 2018 Wednesday, 16 January 2019 Time 10:00 - 15:30

 Introduction to Scratch, J2E Visual Venue NPW Offices, Francis House, 760 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9PJ

and Kodu

Flash required, or access to Scratch 3 Beta online version (pre Jan 2018).

BOOK

Cost £149.00 Non-Member: £98

Making the Most of Data Schools are data rich environments.

It's becoming increasingly important for Governors to be able to use a

wide range of data sources to accurately judge how well their school is doing.

context and attendance.

One data source is Analyse School Performance (ASP), the replacement

for RAISE online; this will be explored during the session to help governors think about the strategic use of data

This session will enable governors to

to increase the effectiveness of their

make sense of data on attainment

schools.

Date Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Time 10:00 - 12:00 19:00 - 21:00 Venue NPW Offices, Francis House, 760 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9PJ

and pupil progress. It will look at different sources of data, subject performance, attainment and progress of pupil groups, school

BOOK

Cost Members: Cost included in SLA Non-Member: £98

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Newham’s Poets explore South Downs

Early in November, a lively and

and folk histories of East Sussex.

creative gathering of Year 5 and

Jonny Walker, Assistant Head at Park Primary, who ran the project said:

Year 6 pupils from six Newham

The project was generously supported

primary schools worked together

by Derek Brown, the CEO of

on an ambitious Poetry Retreat.

Actorshop, who helped organise for

work with dedicated teachers and

the musician Zee Gachette and actor

pupils from Newham primaries and to

Organised and led by Jonny Walker

Arnie Hewitt to support the facilitation,

see the fierce expression of our young

and Adisa the Verbaliser under the

as well as providing access for all

people fill the pages of the notepads,

umbrella of the Elmhurst Teaching

pupils (and staff!) to record their

as well as to hear it in the recording

School Alliance. Sixty children and six

creative words over beats created for

booth. I’d like to thank Adisa the

teachers from Elmhurst, Nelson,

the Newham Poets.

Verbaliser for his expert facilitation of

Gallions, Vicarage, Park and Star took

“It has been a pleasure to once again

so much of the poetry teaching, and

part in the project. Pupils spent their

The pupils excelled throughout,

Elmhurst TSA for their vision in

time writing and crafting powerful

working together to produce lyrical

organising and supporting this kind of

expressive writing, taking inspiration

ballads, free verse and even battle

important work.”

from the stunning coastal landscapes

raps.

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The children’s poetry will be printed

Should any other school leaders be

in an Anthology - generously

interested in learning more about this

sponsored by the Print Services team

project, you are invited to attend the

at UEL Docklands - and the children’s

recital so long as you get in touch in

learning will be shared at a Poetry

advance of the date: please contact

Recital and Reunion on Thursday 6th

Jonny

December at Park Primary School.

at jonny.walker@park.newham.sch.uk

STORIES IN THE FARM Maliq Ndikumana (Gallions Primary) The tree of life Stood over the valley.

Old and wise it stood proud.

The white chalk horse Trotted fast Across the hills and over the valley.

The sneaky smuggler Moved like a shadow From door to door.

The jealous dragon Curled up in a ball Watching the wise eagle.

History in the farm, Stories in landscape Ahh what a day!

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Vacancies Winsor Primary School

East Ham Manor Way, London, E6 5NA Tel: 020 7476 2323 Email: info@winsor.newham.sch.uk

#BeTheDifference The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just that little “extra”

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Salary:

Required for as soon as possible. Permanent.

Unqualified £19,896 (Scale 2, pt 11)* Qualified £20,007 (Scale 3, pt 14)* *Salaries are pro rata based on 39 weeks per year (term time only), 36 hours per week.

A career at Winsor Primary School… a future working with extraordinary children within an exceptional team willing to go the extra mile. If you are “extraordinary” and want to make a difference – we want to hear from you.

Winsor is a happy and vibrant school located in Beckton, East London. We are a dynamic, inclusive and supportive school, providing children aged 3 to 11 with a robust and rigorous education. Our vision is to create an environment that is purposeful, inclusive and engaging at the heart of our culturally rich and diverse community. Winsor is a place where children grow into resourceful, independent learners; a school where pupils develop a thirst for learning which will stay with them throughout their lives.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our school. You will be a valued member of a hardworking and friendly support team, and will contribute to our aim of providing quality education in a safe environment. You will also play a significant role in maintaining our calm and productive learning environment to ensure all our children access purposeful and exciting learning.

The successful candidates will have:

 Good organisation and interpersonal skills  High expectations of themselves and the pupils in their care The ability to work as part of a team and as an individual The school will offer:

 An opportunity to work in a positive and happy environment Support and training that the successful candidate wishes to undertake (alongside required training needs) We would welcome applications from candidates who want to make a positive difference and significant contribution to our pupils’ outcomes. Previous experience of working with primary aged children is required. The shortlisted candidate will be required to sit a literacy and numeracy test as part of the interview process. The successful candidate will also receive a full induction.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, which will include an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An informal visit to the school is strongly encouraged. Please contact the school on: 020 7476 2323 to arrange an appointment with the Head Teacher, James Dawson.

Please complete all application forms HERE.

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Vacancies Teacher in Autism Resource Provision Little Ilford School Headteacher – Ian Wilson Learning Together, Achieving Together, Succeeding Together REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Mainscale Teacher in the Autism Resource Provision This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a well led, collaborative and supportive Autism Resource Provision.

Little Ilford is a friendly, inclusive and oversubscribed school in Newham making a big difference to the lives of our diverse student community. We have a strong reputation and high expectations of both students and staff and consider this to be an exciting place to work and develop, where creativity and innovation are nurtured.

Our expectations of ourselves are challenging, but staff have the focus and determination to realise them for the benefit of our students. We really know our students, and focus on them as individuals. Pastoral systems are strong and we value a curriculum offer and activities that educate the whole child and helps them to integrate successfully into the community at large.

As a school we are absolutely committed to ensuring that all staff have access to comprehensive professional development and have developed an exciting and impactful programme designed to offer training that makes a real difference. We value

a good home/work balance and do welfare of children and young people what we can to support our staff in this and expects all staff and volunteers to respect. share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful We are looking for a committed, candidates. enthusiastic and high calibre SEN teacher who has exceptional subject knowledge to join our energetic and dynamic team. You will work with the ASD resource provision team, ensuring that the quality of teaching and learning in your lessons is outstanding, keeping up to date with curricular developments and helping to ensure that our students develop their life skills. You will engage and inspire our students, allowing them to make tangible progress and achieve strong results.

We will support and develop you to become an outstanding teacher and provide working partnership opportunities with other schools and departments. We are an aspirational, reflective and creative learning community where all adults are learners who take risks in order to achieve excellent outcomes for our students.

We look forward to your application.

To apply, obtain further information or for an informal discussion please contact Wendy Imbert on 020 8928 3548 /email w.imbert@littleilford.org N.B. The recruitment process is open ended: we will interview as soon as we have a strong field.

Little Ilford School, Rectory Road, Manor Park, London E12 6JB The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the

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Vacancies Class Teacher

will: • Model and disseminate high quality teaching to secure pupil outcomes; Portway Primary School • Value professional development and (Leading Learning Trust) be enthusiastic about taking risks; Job starts: As soon as possible • Implement creative approaches to Salary: MPS/UPS for suitable candidate learning and to inspire others; (Inner London) • Be resilient, with a desire to progress Contract type: Full time within a school leadership role.

Contract term: Permanent Visits to the school are essential.

LEARNING FOR ALL! We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated class teacher to join our dynamic staff team. This role is suitable for NQTs.

We can offer you: • Quality first professional development; • Curious children, who love learning; • A supportive, forward thinking, and dedicated team of colleagues; • An energetic and sociable environment to work and play!

We welcome applications from experienced teachers or NQTs who

To arrange a visit please contact a member of the Leadership Team on 020 8472 7142, or email us at hr.portway@leadinglearningtrust.org

Portway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check as well as qualifications and reference checks. A disqualification declaration questionnaire maybe required for this post.

NPW, managing recruitment on behalf of Newham Schools

Leadership Team: Jacqui Waine – Head teacher Scott Chudley -Deputy Head teacher Further information about our school can be found on our website - http:// portway.leadinglearningtrust.org alternatively please APPLY HERE. Closing Date: On-going

(31/01/2019)

Teacher of English

outcomes in English GCSE examinations.

Kingsford Community School • Is talented, dynamic and an ambitious teacher, who can build on Main Scale (plus Inner London the success of the subject and ensure Allowance) good progress for all pupils.

Commencing: As Soon as possible • Can inspire and lead high quality This vibrant 11-16 school with a roll of teaching, learning and assessment.

1500 students has excellent facilities in • Has experience of representing and all subject areas. Kingsford Community supporting pupils with a range of SEN, School is committed to high quality Behavioural and Academic needs. inclusive education for students of We can offer whom fifty per cent are multi-lingual.

• A committed and successful Learning The school has achieved a range of Area Team nationally accredited awards and was • Encouragement for innovation and rated by Ofsted in 2017 as Good with creativity Outstanding Leadership and Behaviour. • An excellent CPD Package We are seeking a well-qualified and Previous experience of teaching English highly motivated English Teacher. The at KS3 and KS4 is desirable. The successful candidate will have a successful candidate will have to meet passion for teaching English, and will the person specification in order to be be able to motivate, enthuse, excite considered for the post and will be and challenge students to produce the subject to an enhanced DBS check. highest quality work and achieve high Only applications submitted on the academic standards. schools agreed application form will be For this teaching post, we are looking to appoint someone who: • Has a proven track record or the potential to secure excellent pupil

Interviews: Candidates will be contacted as and when

young people in accordance with DFE Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment regulations. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For any further enquiries regarding this vacancy, please email the Recruitment Team on recruitment@kingsford.newham.sch.uk or telephone 020 7476 4700 or APPLY HERE. The closing date for receiving completed application forms is Sunday 9th December 2018.

(23:55)

considered.

Kingsford Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

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Vacancies Teaching & Learning Director (Year 3 or 4—To be decided)

dedicated team of colleagues; • An energetic and sociable environment to work and play!

We welcome applications from experienced leaders who will: Portway Primary School • Model and disseminate high quality teaching to secure pupil outcomes; (Leading Learning Trust) • Value professional development and Job starts: To be discussed be enthusiastic about taking risks; Salary: MPS/UPS + possibility of TLR1a • Implement creative approaches to for suitable candidate (Inner London) learning and to inspire others; Contract type: Full time • Be resilient, with a desire to progress Contract term: Permanent within a school leadership role.

Visits to the school are essential.

LEARNING FOR ALL! We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching & Learning Director for Year 3 or 4 and class teacher to join our dynamic staff team.

This role would suit an experienced senior leader or aspirational middle leader, who has experience on leading Year 3 or 4.

We can offer you: • Quality first professional development; • Curious children, who love learning; • A supportive, forward thinking, and

Interviews: Week commencing 10th December 2018 Portway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check as well as qualifications and reference checks. A disqualification declaration questionnaire maybe required for this post.

NPW, managing recruitment on behalf of Newham Schools

To arrange a visit please contact a member of the Leadership Team on 020 8472 7142, or email us at hr.portway@leadinglearningtrust.org Leadership Team: Jacqui Waine – Head teacher Scott Chudley -Deputy Head teacher Further information about our school can be found on our website - http:// portway.leadinglearningtrust.org alternatively please APPLY HERE. Closing Date: Wednesday 5th December 2018

Teaching & Learning Director—Year 1

• A supportive, forward thinking, and dedicated team of colleagues; • An energetic and sociable environment to work and play!

Portway Primary School We welcome applications from (Leading Learning Trust) experienced leaders who will: • Model and disseminate high quality Job starts: To be discussed Salary: MPS/UPS + possibility of TLR1a teaching to secure pupil outcomes; • Value professional development and for suitable candidate (Inner London) be enthusiastic about taking risks; Contract type: Full time • Implement creative approaches to Contract term: Permanent learning and to inspire others; • Be resilient, with a desire to progress LEARNING FOR ALL! within a school leadership role.

We are seeking to appoint a highly Visits to the school are essential. motivated Teaching & Learning Director for Year 1 and class teacher to To arrange a visit please contact a member of the Leadership Team on join our dynamic staff team. This role 020 8472 7142, or email us at would suit an experienced senior hr.portway@leadinglearningtrust.org leader or aspirational middle leader, who has experience on leading in Year Leadership Team: 1.

Jacqui Waine – Head teacher We can offer you:

Scott Chudley -Deputy Head teacher

• Quality first professional development; • Curious children, who love learning;

Further information about our school can be found on our website - http://

portway.leadinglearningtrust.org alternatively please APPLY HERE. Closing Date: Wednesday 5th December 2018 Interviews: Week commencing 10th December 2018 Portway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check as well as qualifications and reference checks. A disqualification declaration questionnaire maybe required for this post.

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Vacancies English Hub CoOrdinator

established and friendly office team and work closely with the English Hub leadership team.

Elmhurst Primary School

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8JY Tel: 020 8472 1062 Email: info@elmhurst.newham.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr S. Ahmed New Vision English Hub Co-ordinator 32.5 hours per week, term time only Scale 5 £22,956 per annum

This exciting role is to support and coordinate the work of the New Vision English Hub, one of only 32 national English Hubs appointed by the DfE to disseminate excellent practice in English. The successful candidate will be based at Elmhurst Primary School, an outstanding school in Forest Gate that is part of the New Vision Trust.

The co-ordinator will join a well-

Maths Hub CoOrdinator Elmhurst Primary SchoolUpton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8JY Tel: 020 8472 1062 Email: info@elmhurst.newham.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr S. Ahmed London North East Maths Hub Coordinator Temporary contract for one year (possibility of permanent role) 35 hours per week, term time only – Scale 5 £22,956 per annum This exciting role is to support and coordinate the work of the London North East Maths Hub, one of only 35 national maths hubs appointed by the DfE to disseminate excellent maths practice. The successful candidate will be based at Elmhurst Primary School, an outstanding school in Forest Gate that is part of the New Vision Trust.

The co-ordinator will join a wellestablished and friendly office team

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A professional manner and high level of presentation Advanced IT skills including experience of MS word, Office and Excel The ability to work in an organised way and to be able to prioritise a busy and varied workload Ability to show initiative Ability to understand financial and business management

Tasks and interview: 14th December 2018 Start date: As soon as possible Application form and further details can be found HERE. The Schools in this Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required before taking up the appointment.

Closing date: 10th December 2018

and work closely with the Maths Hub leadership team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A professional manner and high level of presentation Advanced IT skills including experience of MS word, Office and Excel The ability to work in an organised way and to be able to prioritise a busy and varied workload Ability to show initiative Ability to understand financial and business management

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

An enhanced DBS check is required before taking up the appointment.

Closing date: 10th December 2018 Tasks and interview: 14th December 2018 Start date: As soon as possible Application form and further details can be found on HERE.

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Vacancies Lead Play Worker for 6 O’clock Club Curwen Primary School Scale 4 (£7,534.84 Pro Rata) Term-time only, 3.5 hours per day (2:45pm – 6:15pm) For January 2019, we are looking for a Lead Play Worker, and seek to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic member of staff to lead on the day-to-day organisation and running of our very popular 6 o’clock club.

As a Lead Play Worker you would be part of a highly valued staff team that makes a significant contribution to our calm and effective school, and would lead our already established 6 o’clock club team.

• Are you organised, a great

communicator and able to motivate others?

• Do you understand how children learn and play?

• Do you enjoy working with children – seeing them develop and grow?

• Can you work on your own initiative and be an inspiring part of a team?

• Are you committed to your own professional development?

Candidates will be interviewed for this role, and a short task will form part of the selection process.

Deadline for applications: Friday 7th December 2018 at Midday Interview and task: Wednesday 12th December 2018

To be able to apply for this position you must be qualified as a Level 3 TA minimum, or hold equivalent qualifications.

Please APPLY HERE. Applications must be completed online, supported by a personal statement, by midday on Friday 7th December 2018.

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Vacancies Administrative Assistant Oliver Thomas Nursery School & Children’s Centre Temporary Full Time Administrative Assistant 36 hours per week over 5 days, term time only Salary grade Scale 3 (£18,657.00) pro rata Required as soon as possible Oliver Thomas Nursery School is a popular, inclusive and successful school serving a vibrant and diverse community in the heart of East Ham. We are seeking to appoint an administrative assistant to work in our busy, friendly school office.

The successful applicant will – • Enjoy greeting parents and children • Greet and signpost outside professionals visiting our site • Respect and maintain confidentiality • Have an eye for detail and be well organised Must be able to – • Prioritise a busy and varied workload.

• Use Microsoft Office suite to create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and Publisher to create school newsletters. And have a working knowledge and use of SIMS.

Duties will include • welcoming visitors • dealing with enquiries • answering and transferring calls • using Microsoft Office Suite to create various documents and files • accepting payments in line with the schools cash handling procedures • operating aspects of the schools administration using SIMS, Insight and InVentry systems • Ensuring new admissions are dealt with accurately and in a timely manner • providing support for processing and maintaining all children’s records • dealing with routine tasks such as uploading registers, printing staff lists, checking the answering machine.

• filing and maintaining records • participating in appropriate training • undertaking such other duties as may be required from time to time.

enhance DBS disclosure.

Oliver Thomas Nursery School and Children’s Centre Mathews Avenue London E6 6BU Tel: 020 8552 1177 Fax: 020 8552 1832 Email: info@oliverthomas.newham.sch.uk Web: www.oliverthomas.newham.sch.uk

If you are friendly, committed, highly organised with attention to detail and have the ability to prioritise your work then please complete the application form.

You will need to have good knowledge and use of MS office and excel and experience of using SIMS.

An excellent standard of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills is essential and you will be required to undertake a written and an ICT test as part of interview.

What we can offer you – • Friendly and supportive staff and governing body • A school with high aspirations • Opportunities to develop your skills and experience

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 5th December 2018 Shortlisting will take place on Friday 7th December 2018 Interviews will be held on Thursday 13th December 2018

We are looking to appoint a full time temporary administrative assistant, term time only. The position will be for 6 months in the first instance with the possibility to extend to a year.

This post reports to the Finance and Administration Controller.

If you are interested in this position, please APPLY HERE. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to provide an

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Vacancies High Needs Teaching Assistant—PMLD, Autism, SEN and complex Needs Sir John Heron Primary School Scale 4 salary range Required to start as soon as possible Are you committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to work in a successful Primary school in East London?

Multiple Learning Disabilities, Autism, SEN and Complex Needs.

The successful candidate will: Be a patient person with a caring attitude Have experience of working with children, with an enthusiastic approach Have a high standard of spoken and written English as well as an excellent standard in numeracy.

Have a willingness to undertake training

We do not accept CVs. If you would like to apply for the position, please apply online.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic High Needs Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and hardworking SEN Team. The job requires 1:1 support work with individuals who have Profound and

Closing Date for applications is: Monday 3rd December at 12pm.

School Administration Officer

have experience of gathering and inputting data

Hallsville Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking individual to fulfil the role of School Administration Officer in our bright and happy school. We are looking for someone who is forward-thinking, dynamic and shares our dedication to giving our children the best start in life. Our children come from a richly diverse community which fully supports our aims and practices.

The successful candidate will: be experienced in working in administration in an office environment

Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure, and will also be required to complete a disqualification declaration questionnaire. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.

Experience of working with PMLD children is an advantage.

Sir John Heron is a successful twoform entry resourced Primary School with a morning and afternoon Nursery, providing high quality education to an inclusive and diverse community. As a resourced school, we have a unit for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Agate Momentum Trust— Hallsville Primary School

For any queries, please call the school directly or email info@sirjohnheron.newham.sch.uk.

This position will be 5 days a week in term time only.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY HERE.

Interviews: Friday 7th December 2018.

be able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines be literate and numerate to a minimum Level 2 be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school have an aptitude for dealing with new challenges have a genuine interest in providing positive outcomes for children

Please pay particular attention to the Job Description and Personnel Specification when applying for this position. Candidates who are invited to interview will be asked to provide evidence of any qualifications that they declare. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 10th December 2018.

Closing date: 7th December 2018 If you are interested in this position, please APPLY HERE.

be professional, courteous and positive The school will offer: an opportunity to work in a positive and happy environment support and any training that the successful candidate wishes to undertake

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Vacancies Teaching Assistants Eastlea Community School Required for January 2019 – 1 Year Contract 32.5 hours per week – Monday 8:20am – 3:30pm Tuesday-Thursday 8:25am-3:30pm Friday 8:25am -3:00pm Term Time Only Salary Unqualified Scale 2 (11-13) £18,357 -£18,396 – Pro Rata £14,022.21 – 14,052.49 Qualified Scale 3 (14 -17) - £18,657 – £19,623 – Pro Rata £14,251.87 £14,989.79 Eastlea is a fully inclusive, friendly and supportive Community School where employees are valued and developed. You will want to make a real difference to young peoples’

future, be passionate about education and standards along with your own professional development and progression.

Behaviour is excellent. Our parents and students have high aspirations and teaching and office spaces are inviting and well resourced.

The school is within walking distance to West Ham, Plaistow, Canning Town and Star Lane stations and is close to the dynamic London Docklands, which can be seen from the schools’ playing field.

aim to build on the achievement of students and meet individual needs.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from the school website:www.eastlea.newham.sch.uk Application forms should be returned to the school by: Tuesday 4th December 2018 @ 12 noon Interviews to take place on: Tuesday 11th December 2018

The inclusion of students with a wide variety of learning needs is strength of the school.

The teaching of students with special needs is largely integrated into mainstream classrooms; however some specialist teaching takes place in a newly refurbished well-resourced inclusion work area. Curriculum areas

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Vacancies EAL Teaching Assistants (Portuguese, Spanish or Italian Speaking) Eastlea Community School Required for ASAP 32.5 hours per week – 8:15 a.m. to 15:15 p.m. Mon-Fri Term Time Only Salary Unqualified Scale 2 (11-13) £18,357 -£18,396 – Pro Rata £14,022.21 – 14,052.49

Qualified Scale 3 (14 -17) - £18,657 – £19,623 – Pro Rata £14,251.87 £14,989.79 Eastlea is a fully inclusive, friendly and supportive Community School where employees are valued and developed. You will want to make a real difference to young peoples’ future, be passionate about education and standards along with your own professional development and progression.

Behaviour is excellent. Our parents and students have high aspirations and teaching and office spaces are inviting and well resourced.

The school is within walking distance to West Ham, Plaistow, Canning Town and Star Lane stations and is close to the dynamic London Docklands, which can be seen from the schools’ playing field.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students who are learning English as an additional language.

The person appointed will have a high standard of written and spoken English (EAL), be enthusiastic about helping EAL students develop their English language skills and be a fluent Portuguese and Italian speaker speaking Spanish would be an advantage. As a department, we value working as team, good organisational skills and

communication. We work with a diverse cohort of students who speak many different languages: Portuguese, Bengali, Romanian and Italian constitute the top four.

The successful candidate will want to make a real difference to young people’s futures; be passionate about education and standards - along with your own professional development and progression. We are friendly and supportive of one other. We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant learning environment, meeting the academic needs of our students, ensuring that they receive the nurture that they require and deserve.

equality and diversity in the course of their work.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN Eastlea Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold all relevant procedures.

An enhanced current DBS clearance is a necessity for this post.

We professionally intervene with students who are new to English and this group requires a big volume of support. The support given is varied, ranging from one-to-one sessions, in class support or withdrawal lessons.

Whilst working with EAL students to develop their language skills, we proudly see them grow in confidence and gain a sense of inclusion and independence needed to fully access the curriculum and to take on extracurricular activities.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from the school website:www.eastlea.newham.sch.uk Application forms should be returned to the school by: Monday 3rd December 2018 @ 12 noon Interviews will take place: Monday 10th December 2018 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY Eastlea Community School has a strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in all aspects of employment within the London Borough of Newham and in its services to students, staff and the wider community. All employees are expected to understand and promote

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Vacancies Midday Supervisors Godwin Junior School Godwin Junior School - ‘Preparing Pupils for Lifelong Success’ Midday Supervisors

· are committed to ensuring that all pupils have a safe and happy lunchtime

Godwin Junior School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

have excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with all members of the school community, especially children

young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Following safe recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS checks.

Start Date: ASAP

· have high levels of initiative and confidence

(7.5 hours per week; 12:00pm – 1:30pm Monday – Friday; term time only - 38 weeks per annum)

· value teamwork and demonstrate good communication skills

Scale 2 point 11 £3484.19

Salary:

Godwin Junior School is a successful, expanding junior school in Forest Gate, Newham. We serve a vibrant and diverse community, where excellent relationships promote an inclusive, warm and secure environment where children feel safe and valued.

• have a good understanding of the importance of play for junior-school aged children have the desire to make a difference!

Application form and further details available from Mrs Kettle on 020 8534 7601 or email info@godwin.newham.sch.uk Closing date: Monday 31st December 2018

We are looking for Midday Supervisors who:

Administrative Assistant Elmhurst Primary School Upton Park Road Forest Gate London E7 8JY Tel: 020 8472 1062 Email: info@elmhurst.newham.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr S. Ahmed Administrative Assistant Permanent contract, 35 hours per week, term time only Scale 4 £20,667 per annum We are looking to fill an administrative assistant post as soon as possible.

Elmhurst is an exceptional school; it is the lead school of a national Maths Hub and English Hub. This outstanding four form entry school is part of the New Vision Trust, a successful partnership of good and outstanding schools. This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated and intelligent individual to work as part of a friendly office team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A professional manner and a high level of presentation Advanced IT skills including experience of MS word, Office and Excel is essential The ability to work in an organised way and to be able to prioritise a busy and varied workload Prior experience of SIMS and PS Financials is desirable Ability to show initiative

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

An enhanced DBS check is required before taking up the appointment.

Closing date: 12th December 2018 Tasks and interview: 14th December 2018 Start date: As soon as possible Application form and further details can be found on HERE.

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Vacancies Teaching Assistants

Support children within class;

Thames View Infants

As directed, provide support in class alongside our existing Teaching Assistants implementing support programmes.

Bastable Avenue Barking IG11 0LG Headteacher: Paul Jordan TVIacademy.org Part of the TVI Learning Trust Teaching Assistant 26.6 hours (8.55-3:15 daily) term-time only

Implement and maintain effective support for children with BESD and their families; Work in partnership with the Class Teacher, the Inclusion Leader, SENCo, CP Officer, Parent Support Officer and Key Leaders when implementing this provision.

As the successful candidate you will: Have good literacy skills;

Permanent/ Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2020

Have high expectations for all children and for the staff who work with them

Salary: Scale 3-4 (depending on experience and role) (£12,804-£13,226)

Have good empathy, interpersonal skills and an ability to act upon advice and support;

Required for ASAP

Have the ability to work as part of the whole school team;

Directors are looking to appoint a childcentred and caring Teaching Assistant/s to undertake different roles within School.

Be able to effectively self-manage your time and workload in a diverse role;

Recent practical experience of teaching high quality support work across EYFS and KS1 (or lower KS2) is desirable, although all applications would be considered.

Relevant experience of working with children with complex emotional needs and implementing behaviour plans confidently would be an advantage but not essential.

Demonstrate a commitment to your own professional development.

You will be keen to work with children within a Primary or Infant setting and have an insight into how focussed support can help maximise attainment and support those with individual needs. You will have good communication skills, be able to embrace change and take advice. You will be motivated and really care about children. You will have good ICT skills and a passion for helping children reach their full potential. Good communication and oracy skills are essential. You will help to make a difference to the lives of our children and their families.

Flexible lunchtime arrangements are helpful.

The post holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

Be dedicated to listening to our children and helping them to grow.

electronically to Kelly.Ager@TVIacademy.org (including “Teaching Assistant” in the subject line).

Please note, CVs will not be considered.

For visit arrangements and further details, please arrange via the same email address.

Thames View Infants was judged as “Outstanding” by Ofsted in April 2014 for the second time and is a National Support School/National leader in Education.

Remaining committed to working within the local family of schools and locally agreed HR policies, Thames View Infants converted to Academy Status in September 2012 and more recently became part of the TVI Learning Multi Academy Trust. We comply fully with the ethos of safer recruitment and undertake all relevant checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.

TVI Learning- a company limited by guarantee Registered in England: Company Number: 08163191 Registered Office: co -Thames View Infants, Bastable Avenue, Barking, Essex IG11 0LG

Accordingly, we will offer you: An opportunity to work within an Outstanding Academy, a growing Multi Academy Trust, with additional incentives for running after-school clubs A diverse and vibrant demographic, with a team of aspiring professionals representing a rich ethnic-blend A career opportunity within an up and coming locality, with recent regeneration initiatives and good transport links to central London

Visits to school are most welcome – to arrange or for more information please call Kelly Ager on 020 8270 4317.

Closing date noon, Monday 10th December 2018.

Interviews will take place wb 10th December 2018.

Please download all application documentation from http:// thamesviewinfants.org/about-us/abouttvi/vacancies , which should be returned

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Vacancies Cover Supervisors Portway Primary School Salary Scale: SO1

Quality first professional development;

recruitment pack. We are fully committed to safeguarding children.

A supportive, forward thinking, and dedicated team of colleagues;

Portway is a large, inclusive school for children aged 3 to 11. Our school is part of the Leading Learning Trust. We have just under 600 pupils on roll, which includes part-time nursery pupils.

Full time - Term time only

An energetic and sociable environment to work and play!

REQUIRED BY – January/February 2019

As the successful candidate, you will:

LOCATED AT – Portway Primary School, which is part of the Leading Learning Trust.; Head teacher – Jacqui Waine; CEO – Emma Nicholls Please visit our website www.portway.leadinglearningtrust.org for further information about Portway Primary School.

Have a minimum of one year’s experience working in a classroom environment Ideally have Level 3 T.A. qualification, or be willing to work towards this Have good communication skills Be able to deploy behaviour management

We are seeking to appoint two experienced Cover Supervisors who have the confidence to lead a classroom, covering all subject areas across the curriculum. In order to be successful in this role you will be highly motivated, able to manage class behaviour and have the ability to direct learning in the classroom.

Be interested in your own professional development

We can offer the right candidates: excellent CPD and professional development in order to progress in your career, as a Cover Supervisor or potentially into a teaching role, within a vibrant, friendly and dedicated school community.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing: Monday 17th December 2018

What we can offer you:

Visits to our school are encouraged and are most welcome; please contact Frederika Bines, our School Executive Officer, on 020 8472 7142 to arrange a visit.

Show commitment to the school and contribute to all aspects of school life Closing date for applications: Monday 10th December 2018

Please APPLY HERE. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.crb.gov.uk and in the

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Vacancies Early Help & Welfare Lead Lathom Junior School Altmore & Lathom Schools Federation Headteacher: Sarah Rowlands Head of School (Altmore): Carolyn Marles Head of School (Lathom): Martin Stanley Early Help & Welfare Lead – based at Lathom Junior School Required for: January/February 2019 Pay scale: SO1 Post: Full time (52 weeks) We are looking to appoint an experienced colleague to support and be part of our effective Safeguarding and Welfare Team across our Junior School.

The successful candidate will be working with knowledgeable colleagues and have an enthusiasm for promoting positive involvement,

participation and inclusion of all children and families needing that extra level of support. They will also be working with partners from a range of support services and outside agencies to provide Early Help where needed – promoting children’s emotional and physical wellbeing.

to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including DBS. Altmore & Lathom Schools Federation supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Practical experience of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and practice is essential.

If you would like to become part of our team and experience the rewards of working with supportive colleagues that enable best outcomes for children and families in a richly diverse community then please APPLY HERE. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact Ravinder Jutla (School Business Manager), or Yolanda Musinguzi (acting Head of School) to make arrangements.

Closing date: Tuesday 15.01.19 Interviews: Tuesday 22.01.19 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff

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