The Education Space - Newsletter 2020 - ISSUE 38

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SUMMER 2020 - ISSUE 38

Enjoy a well-earned rest this summer!

Articles & News P2-5 Governance

Digital

Vacancies P9-17 Strategy & Innovation

School Support

HR & Payroll

The Education Space is part of the NPW Group, providing services, products and expertise for over 30 years

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THE EDUCATION SPACE - NEWSLETTER - NEWS

A Letter from our CEO We have been working in partnership with schools and academies during this unprecedented period of managing the response to COVID-19. Headteachers, Governors and school communities have faced and dealt with huge challenges.

As we approach the end of the academic year, the government has stated the expectation that schools prepare to open to all pupils in September. To support your planning, NPW has devised a service checklist that includes a range of services schools can access.

In the last 3 months we have sent quotes for over ÂŁ1m in IT equipment, facilitated over 400 virtual governor meetings, trained over 380 staff in blended First Aid qualifications and in March alone responded to over 300 critical incident calls.

We have also had numerous requests for outsourcing school support functions and experienced an increasing demand for new training courses. The context for education is fast moving and it is unknown exactly where we will be in September. We will work proactively and flexibly with you in preparing for opening fully in September, whilst acknowledging the possibility of a second wave. We are encouraging schools to work with us and specify any bespoke or new requirements they have for the next academic year by the end of this term, these may be part of an SLA you have already procured or an add-on service.

From everyone at NPW and The Education Space we hope that you are able to have a restful summer break and look forward to continuing to work with you in the new academic year.

Anna Crispin NPW Chief Executive Officer

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15th National Title in the Bag for St Bon’s Basketballers St Bonaventure’s School

Did you know that with the national Basketball Championships Final being cancelled back in March St Bon’s has been declared the co champs by default?

What superb news.

St Bon’s Basketball Coach, Mr Onireti, went on to explain: “I am very pleased to say that St Bon’s are once again national champions or should I say co-champions in both the national schools under 14 boys premier and under 16 premier competitions.

“The unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in means we are having to share the title with St Aloysius School in the under 14 boys competition and Shoeburyness High School in the under 16 boys premier competition.

“I had every confidence that we would have been crowned overall winners if those matches took place.”

Mr Onireti added: “It has been a good year for the St Bon’s basketball program, we were able to get two teams to the national finals. This is a tremendous achievement for the school and our boys. Knowing that we are co-champions in both the under 14 and 16 competitions due to Covid19 is special. The efforts that went into getting to the final is what we will be celebrating, I am extremely proud of the teams and our coaching staff who have taken the time out of their busy schedule to help get the teams to the finals. This makes it St Bon’s 15th national title, a tremendous achievement from a school located in one of the most deprived boroughs in the UK.”

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THE EDUCATION SPACE - NEWSLETTER - ADVERTS

SIMS END OF YEAR PROCESS OUTSOURCING SERVICE We understand that many schools are under pressure at the moment with the end of year fast approaching. In response to requests, we have developed the ‘SIMS End of Year Process’ Outsourcing Service to assist your school with the completion of this essential process.

The MIS Team will ensure that all essential processes are completed quickly and accurately on your behalf. This includes: • • • • • •

Creating the Academic Year Creating the Pastoral Structure Running the Promotion Routine Ensuring Class rolls are correct Creating class lists ready for printing Creating personalised letters for parents informing them of next year’s teacher

Please note that prerequisite information from your school will be required in order to complete the process and that the number of slots available are limited.

The cost of the outsourcing service is £250 (based on a discounted half day rate). If you are interested in taking up this service, please contact The Education Space MIS Team, misteam@theeducationspace.co.uk Other outsourcing services are available such as Pupil Premium MIS population, School Workforce Census Completion, School Census Completion and MIS Data Tidying. Please let us know if your school requires any of these services, or if you have any other requirements with which we may be able to assist and we’ll do our best to help.

Email: misteam@theeducationspace.co.uk

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THE EDUCATION SPACE - NEWSLETTER - NEWS

Headlines from the Community Click news heading to read full story

1 EDUCATION BUSINESS Expert Panel: Remote Learning

2 TES Do teachers need to wear face masks?

3 DFE Relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education: FAQs

4 LGFL Life After Lockdown Project (Guest Blog)

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THE EDUCATION SPACE - NEWSLETTER - ADVERTS

Randstad Supply Bundles As we have entered what must be the most challenging and demanding scenario schools have faced in many years. Randstad, are doing everything to hopefully make the transition to the ‘new normal’ as seamless as possible.

Randstad understand the most significant concern of all schools is the safety and wellbeing of all staff and children, therefore recruitment of staff for September may not be at the top of your list.

However, September will be here, with all the uncertainty regarding who can and will be able to work, Randstad want to give schools a gentle reminder of all the services and help they can offer. The video below shows the services Randstad provides to many schools across the country. Please click the image to view the video online.

One possible solution Randstad would like to offer is ‘Supply Bundles’, where all teachers have passed an accredited Covid-19 Awareness course and have undergone both Covid and antibody testing to provide peace of mind for your school, parents and carers.

All of the teachers will live within 30 minutes travelling distance of your school to help provide continuity of teaching for the children. ‘Supply Bundles’ will be charged at only £155 per day on a day-to-day supply basis.

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THE EDUCATION SPACE - NEWSLETTER - PARTNERS & PREFERRED SUPPLIERS

when your recruiters

always do their homework.

At Randstad Education in London, we work hard to provide first-rate teaching, leadership, support, and non-teaching staff to primary, secondary and SEN schools across the capital.

We are here to help unlock a world of exciting career opportunities for our candidates whilst ensuring our clients have top class support both inside and outside of the classroom.

Specialists in what we do.

Working with schools across Newham for over 20 years has given us a good insight into the many different requirements that our clients and candidates have when it comes to recruitment. We adopt a client-focused consultative approach when working with schools, which ensures that we match the right candidate with the right job, at the right time.

Don’t just take our word for it.

“Our school has worked with Randstad Education for the past 7 years and we have been delighted with the service that they provide.”

Headteacher, Avenue Primary School “The consultants we work with are dedicated to providing a high level of service and commitment.”

Head’s PA, Brampton Primary School Interested?

If you would like to discuss how we can support your school, please get in touch today. We will also be at the early years conference at UEL on 9 and 10 January.

07824 835738 dalbir.dhaliwal@randstadeducation.co.uk www.randstad.co.uk

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THE EDUCATION SPACE - NEWSLETTER - PARTNERS & PREFERRED SUPPLIERS

SOURCING THE BEST LOCAL TALENT At Hays Education, we support schools in the London Borough of Newham to help them find the best teaching talent locally. Our team of specialist consultants are able to support you in recruiting across a number of specialist areas including Primary Teaching, Secondary Teaching, Teaching Assistant/LSA, Office Administration staff, SEND and Leadership appointments.

We also offer a range of online training courses including Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment which are designed to provide all levels of staff with the skills they need.

To discuss your hiring needs or for more information about our online training courses, contact our London office on 020 7259 8770

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THE EDUCATION SPACE - NEWSLETTER - VACANCIES

VACANCIES Explore our full range of vacancies.

Email your job to: recruitment@theeducationspace.co.uk

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Position: ​ ​Site Supervisor Salary Scale: Scale 5 (£24,462 - £25,809) Employer: Community Schools Trust Location: Forest Gate Community School Contract Type: Full time Contract Term: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2020 by 10.00am Start date: ​As soon as possible Interviews: W/c Monday 20th July 2020 Forest Gate Community School is a community school in East London, close to Stratford and Forest Gate train stations. We are looking for a Site Supervisor as soon as possible.

We offer excellent staff support and leadership development, good career progression opportunities and a friendly and dedicated approach to school leadership.

We are a forward-thinking school that has dispensed with formal lesson observations, retrospective book marking and written student exam reports but we maintain very high standards of care and outcomes, being Ofsted rated “Outstanding” and in the top 1% of schools nationally for progress for the last three years. Behaviour is excellent and the students are keen to progress and are used to working hard.

We prefer candidates who are organised, friendly, and who possess a positive work ethic. Having a few good ideas is always welcome.

If you join us you will be part of a structured, committed and hardworking team that will look after you and help you progress in your career. ​Please note we will only be able to consider references from candidates who can attend an interview in person.​ For more information about the post please contact Mrs Suzanne Keshodia by emailing recruitment@forestgatecst.org or calling 020 8534 8666 ext 107. You can also visit our website to find out more about the school.

The Community Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow the government's Safer Recruiting Guidelines and all appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.

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Apprentice level 3 Early Years Educator Employer

Kay Rowe Nursery School & Children's Centre

Salary

£10000 - £14999

Location

Kay Rowe Nursery School & Children's Centre

Hours

36 hours per week.

Closing Date

09/08/2020 23:59

Reference

Pri/20/129796

Link to Vacancy http://ats-npw.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/view/129796 We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, full-time level 3 Early Years Educator apprentice with a genuine interest in education and supporting young children to learn. You will be supported to train for a fully funded level 3 qualification and encouraged through the guidance of mentors and tutors to become a reflective practitioner. You will be working alongside our outstanding team, educating and caring for children 0 to 5 years old. You will be supported in gaining experience and confidence with young children whilst studying to gain your Level 3 childcare apprenticeship. Applicants should have a caring and responsible attitude and be committed to work in a busy environment with a flexible approach to work.

You will need to have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check on the successful candidate.

Please phone the school and talk to Sarah or Lina to hear more about the job.

Apprentice level 3 Early Years Educator Required September 2020 24 month contract

Closing Date 9.8.2020 Interview date 14.8.2020

Salary per hour (Apprentice rate) Under 18 £4.55 Age 18 to 20 £6.45 Age 21 to 24 £8.20

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.

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PART-TIME PRIMARY MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2020 Employer

Dersingham Primary School

Salary

Main Pay Scale (Teachers pay and conditions)

Location

Dersingham Primary School

Hours

13 hours per week.

Closing Date

31/07/2020 09:00

Reference

Pri/20/129208

Link to Vacancy http://ats-npw.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/view/129208

• This post is initially for one year • Salary: M5a • Working times negotiable (equivalent of 2 days per week) DERSINGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL, MANOR PARK E12 5QJ is a fantastic 3-form entry primary school with wellbehaved pupils, a positive and welcoming ethos and lovely parents.

We are looking for an excellent teacher who can foster a love for foreign languages, develop our curriculum and teach weekly lessons in our 12 Key Stage Two classes.

If you are passionate about language teaching, we would love to find out about your skills and abilities and how you could work with us to inspire and motivate our pupils.

Shortlisting and interviews will take place as and when applications received.

Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2020 If you require further information please contact: sharon.lester@dersingham.newham.sch.uk 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.

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Payroll Advisor Employer

Newham Partnership Working

Salary

£25,749.36 to £27,343.78 per annum

Location

Newham Partnership Working, 760 Barking Road, London

Hours

36 hours per week.

Closing Date

27/07/2020 09:00

Reference

HR /20/129985

Link to Vacancy http://ats-npw.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/view/129985 6 months temporary contract.

NPW is a not for profit mutual organisation, owned by our 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. 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.

We currently support over 90 schools, both within Newham and its surrounding boroughs, with a comprehensive range of high quality services. Our support removes the external range of pressures that our school leaders face, allowing them to focus on their core purpose - education.

Schools HR & Payroll provide a valued service to Newham schools and the administration for the recruitment and salary process for approximately 6000 school staff. We are currently looking to employ a Payroll Advisor on a 6 month contract to support the team.

The ideal candidate will have worked in a busy payroll department and have knowledge of payroll systems, Microsoft office, be organised, have the ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload. Exposure to iTrent and One Oracle is highly desirable.

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

Closing date is Monday 27th July 2020 Applications for the post is by application form only, no CVs please.

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 Support Team 020 7427 8250. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

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Level 3 Childcare Practitioner Employer

Ellen Wilkinson Primary School

Salary

£15000 - £19999

Location

Ellen Wilkinson Primary School

Hours Closing Date

27/07/2020 09:00

Reference

Pri/20/129474

Link to Vacancy http://ats-npw.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/view/129474 LITTLE ELLIES 0-5 Daycare Provision

Level 3 Childcare Practitioner x2 (Full Time Practitioner) and Bank Staff (casual contract) Little Ellies is a year round (including school holidays) childcare provision for children from 0 to 5 years.

We open 8am to 6pm and are based in Ellen Wilkinson Children’s Centre in Beckton.

We seek to employ an enthusiastic and committed childcare practitioner to join our excellent childcare provision based in this successful Children’s Centre, which serves a diverse multi-ethnic community.

Do you want to: • Be involved in innovation and change?

• Join a hard working and supportive staff team?

• Work in a well-resourced, stimulating, modern and well-maintained environment?

We are looking for a Childcare Practitioner who: • Has a Level 3 Child care qualification • Has excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and tracking procedures • Has experience as a key person working with children from 0-5 • Is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for all children • Is pro-active in developing their practice • Is able to work as part of a strong team We can offer: • An exciting multi-cultural provision with wonderful children • A supportive and well-motivated staff team • Excellent facilities & resources • A welcoming and friendly environment The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Little Ellies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note you will need to provide photo ID as part of this commitment.

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For further information / application pack please contact Jaspreet Kaur (Little Ellies Manager) on: Tel: 0207 511 1276 / 0207 511 9414 or Email: • childcare@ellenwilkinson.newham.sch.uk PLEASE NOTE ALL POSTAL APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE SENT DIRECTLY TO LITTLE ELLIES. Little Ellies, Tollgate Road, London E6 5UP Only applications submitted on the borough’s application form will be considered. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date: Monday 27th July 2020 (late applications will not be considered) Interviews: Thursday 6th or Friday 7th August 2020 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.

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Teaching Assistant Employer

Ellen Wilkinson Primary School

Salary

£15000 - £19999

Location

Ellen Wilkinson Primary School

Hours

32.5 hours per week.

Closing Date

27/07/2020 09:00

Reference

Pri/20/129695

Link to Vacancy http://ats-npw.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/view/129695 We are seeking to appoint 1 enthusiastic teaching assistant for this popular and successful two form entry primary school, which serves a diverse multi-ethnic community in Beckton, East London.

Do you want to: • Be involved in innovation and change?

• Join a hardworking and supportive staff team?

• Work in a stimulating, modern and well-maintained environment?

We are looking for a support staff who is : • Committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for all pupils • Enjoy working with children across the primary age range (3 – 11 years) • Able to support the learning of groups of children within and outside of the classroom • Willing to work 1:1 to support children with additional needs • Eager to support teachers in preparation and delivery of learning • Committed to work as part of a strong team with enthusiasm and integrity • Wanting to make a difference!

We can offer: • An exciting multi-cultural school community with wonderful children • A supportive and well-motivated staff • Professional development and training • A true sense of community and mutual respect The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applications should be completed via the Jobs Go Public site • https://www.jobsgopublic.com/ Or the schools website • www.ellenwilkinson.newham.sch.uk PLEASE NOTE ALL POSTAL APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL. Only applications submitted on the borough’s application form will be considered. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date: 27/07/2020

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Interviews: week beginning 2nd September 2020 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.

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