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22/01/21

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Sixth Form: what makes a successful independent learner? Ms Ollerenshaw has produced an informative promotional video to help you in these important sixth form years https://t.co/8ys9KnGGsU Video can be found under the independent study section https://t.co/RX1Kh2rNx7

21/01/21

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

Our virtual wall of positivity has been created to uplift our school and the wider community during remote learning/lockdown. We hope you enjoy reading our moments, like this one from Daniel in Yr 7. Isn't it lovely? https://t.co/22WhegGt0i https://t.co/aH9WwNGewG

21/01/21

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

We've had some lovely positive moments come through today. Don't forget to share yours. https://t.co/FuBqARfXYg https://t.co/6gLabfZOun

19/01/21

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

As we spend more time online during the remote learning period, Mr Hoque suggests turning off the blue light settings on your device sometimes known as night shift. Find this under your PC or iPad display and brightness settings. https://t.co/66EIXQFaQ5

12/01/21

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Ahead of this evening's Sixth Form Open Evening webinar from Head of Sixth Form, Ms Rickard, we welcome students/parents to review the subject presentations which are now available on the school website https://t.co/jHnH18CLcJ https://t.co/sg9LpNEc7l

11/01/21

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Just one week left to get applications in, apply now! SJL are seeking an enthusiastic, creative teacher to lead their dedicated SEND team. Interested? Visit website for application form and further information https://t.co/4eQigkDWOD . . https://t.co/g1BhqQOoYw

11/01/21

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Thought for the Week: Kindness https://t.co/pILru4wTWV

11/01/21

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

Samuel Ryder Academy is rapidly expanding, and seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational Physics Teacher to teach across our age and ability range. For more information, please visit our website https://t.co/dCCqxqROtN https://t.co/aI171ZmTDC

07/01/21

Retweeted From National Online Safety

Remote education? We’ve got you 🤗 Check out our free guides to lockdown learning for teachers, parents and children. Apple: https://t.co/jh1gcxpOrk Android: https://t.co/tyECkMThVt Desktop: https://t.co/1EArtLKeYV https://t.co/oQxfrGvIPp

06/01/21

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

A reminder for those looking to join our Sixth Form. The application deadline is tomorrow, Thursday 7th January 2021. You can find full information and the online application form on our website. We look forward to hearing from you. https://t.co/FXrRZZsgFc https://t.co/Dxr53EStNB

05/01/21

Following yesterday’s announcement, we are immensely proud of the dedication of our staff as they move to remote learning. Thank you to students and parents/carers for your ongoing support, remember our staff are there to support you at this challenging time. https://t.co/0IbrYzgPCj

04/01/21

We are looking for you! are seeking a friendly and organised individual to join their admin team as a Receptionist. To apply https://t.co/a0pvNSlPdD . . https://t.co/Du0i2OGYij

04/01/21

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Post-16 Open Event 12 January 2021, 6.30pm: registration is now open for our Sixth Form virtual Open Evening. Follow link to register for webinar including presentation from Head of Sixth Form https://t.co/tJQqLrZCWX https://t.co/HEsrSNrVUb

01/01/21

Wishing all students and staff across the Trust a healthy and happy 2021 https://t.co/RRFrX9xVdc

18/12/20

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

In an unprecedented year, we could not be prouder of our students and staff - thank you! As we close our doors for the holidays, all there is left to say is we wish the entire SJL community a safe and very Merry Christmas 🎄 https://t.co/uMMc0SFxby

18/12/20

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

What a term we've had! We would like to thank our students, staff and their families for the most amazing support during this unprecedented time. We wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to welcoming students back in January 2021. https://t.co/hkNhXsS2Rn

18/12/20

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Congratulations to everyone who took part in this year's competition. Mr Higgins and Ms Robins were amazed at the quality of entries this year and had a tough decision narrowing them down. Without further ado 🥇 First Place 🥇 well done Leah, 8R https://t.co/cJzYf6UpGg

18/12/20

We would like to send our warmest wishes to all our students and staff, wishing our community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! https://t.co/V1y0JmOvfq

17/12/20

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

Our Sixth Form students are loving their new space. To view our open, comfortable and collaborative new Sixth Form centre, please take a look at the Post-16 Information on our website. https://t.co/rr6asqGUgG https://t.co/DHhMuHee6X

16/12/20

A beautiful festive celebration... https://t.co/wXXJRkRYRm

15/12/20

We are hiring! Scholars' Education Trust are seeking a Finance Manager to join their centralised Finance Team. Do you have a finance background? Interested? For more information and to apply https://t.co/5YcF4Xml7E https://t.co/sQroMc0Kn4

10/12/20

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Our creative faculty are making sure students do not miss out on all the Christmas festivities 🎄 https://t.co/n8XvJcGczg

09/12/20

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Due to the current unprecedented times, our usual Post-16 Information evening will be replaced with a virtual event on Tuesday, 12 January 2021 and more information will be available shortly on how to book onto this evening on our dedicated page https://t.co/tdTeEA31o6 https://t.co/bmqsPMVg5U

07/12/20

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Alas this year's Christmas Form Decorating competition has been postponed, so instead we want to spread some festive cheer by way of supporting 🎁 Christmas Present Appeal 2020 🎁 https://t.co/SpDt91f8rr https://t.co/WJ37S9puXD

07/12/20

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

For those interested in a 2021 reception place at Samuel Ryder Academy, you can now find information regarding our primary phase including a virtual tour on our website. https://t.co/7iacU5DSR5 https://t.co/NWvk4oQ4ug

04/12/20

Retweeted From Rav

We ran a Middle Leaders’ CPD event this evening. It was our first live webinar as a T&L team 🙌🏽 https://t.co/aqbvWxpZdq

03/12/20

Applications close next week for: 🗒️ Receptionist 🗒️ Finance Business Partner 🗒️ SENDCo and Teaching Assistant Apply now! https://t.co/MBt1xAqTTg https://t.co/BEQjBHNyft

02/12/20

We're hiring! Scholars' Education Trust are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their centralised Finance Team. Do you have a finance background? Interested? For more information and to apply https://t.co/HfLNiqZZVp . . https://t.co/KuvM0oJoBR

02/12/20

Retweeted From HertsCam

Harry Inman’s project on Developing retrieval practice at Sir John Lawes School. A wonderful example of the impact of Teacher Led Development Work https://t.co/as3HHfaUT6 https://t.co/eedAC2cK6e

01/12/20

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

❄️ proudly present "12 Musical Days of Christmas" https://t.co/uLE1oqGXru https://t.co/Phm2HxXbxK

01/12/20

Retweeted From Sir John Lawes

Just a reminder that the deadline for the library's Christmas jumper competition is Friday 4 December https://t.co/c7eS1hM7oo

01/12/20

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

Good morning. Today we are excited to launch the Samuel Ryder Academy Winter Wellbeing Digital Calendar for students and staff to enjoy in class or at home during the festive season. https://t.co/jYU0qbcics

26/11/20

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

Our virtual Post-16 Information Evening is now available on our website and we look forward to helping you with the important decision of what and where you want to study after your GCSEs. https://t.co/LTUjWTFVk7 https://t.co/ZkGWOW9K6O

26/11/20

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

As part of our Post-16 Information Event today, we will be showcasing our unique Sports Academy which offers Sixth Form entry with dedicated sports coaching. https://t.co/FXrRZZsgFc https://t.co/Qh0w4glKD9

26/11/20

Retweeted From HarpendenAcademy

Beautiful welcome cards from Year Six to their care home buddies as part of our Small Acts of Kindness project. These cards will light up the residents’ faces... https://t.co/Gdwa8rDNvk

25/11/20

Congratulations to all the nominees in this year’s , all worthy winners. Immense pride within for Matt Gauthier, Headteacher Silver Winner for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School. Congratulations from us all https://t.co/lA34pNHw81

25/11/20

Vacancy alert: looking for a non teaching role in education? Scholars have support vacancies within the Trust for Finance Business Partner, Receptionist and Teaching Assistant. See website for details and to apply! https://t.co/wJXIlqHKvi . . https://t.co/JjJSBZP9dJ

24/11/20

Retweeted From Samuel Ryder Academy

We look forward to welcoming those applying for Sixth Form to our Virtual Open Evening on Thursday 26th November. You can now find out all about the evening we have planned on our website https://t.co/rqKv3Y4EgR https://t.co/v5FLoQUDnH

23/11/20

Retweeted From @TeachingAwards

It's Gold Winners week! We'll be celebrating some of our wonderful 2020 Gold Winners Monday to Friday with daily features on . Follow us for live updates and watch TONIGHT to hear more about their inspiring stories. https://t.co/GVCydQIzsY

23/11/20

Retweeted From Alison Peacock

Thank you for celebrating our teaching profession in the week ahead, providing warm recognition for teachers & wider support colleagues throughout education at this time https://t.co/J1LvUy5Fhj

Executive Team

Scholars’ Education Trust

Position Name
Chief Executive Officer Claire Robins OBE, BA, MEd, NLE
Deputy Chief Executive Officer Matt Gauthier
Chief Operations Officer Hazel Wale FISBL

 

Claire Robins

Claire Robins OBE - Chief Executive Officer

Claire taught at a number of schools in Hertfordshire before becoming head of SJL in 2006.  In 2008, Sir John Lawes became a National Support School and Claire was made a National Leader of Education, since when she has led on school to school support work with several local schools, leading to the setting up of the Scholars' Education Trust (Sir John Lawes Academies Trust), of which she is CEO, in 2011. 

Claire has sat on the Regional Schools’ Commissioner’s Head Teacher Board for the NWLSC region since its inception and is also on the board of the Harpenden Secondary Education Trust, which is setting up a new secondary free school (Katherine Warington School) in Harpenden.  She is a founding trustee of HertsCam Network, a group which aims to improve teaching through teacher leadership and also a member of the Executive Committee of UCET (The Universities’ Council for the Education of Teachers).  Claire was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in June 2018 for Services to Education.

Matt Gauthier

Matt Gauthier - Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Matt taught Business and Economics at a number of schools in Hertfordshire before being appointed deputy head at Sir John Lawes School in 2007.  Matt was appointed Head of Francis Bacon School in 2011 after it was placed in an OFSTED category and led its transformation into Samuel Ryder Academy, Herts’ 1st all-through school.

As Deputy CEO, Matt is now supporting other schools in the Trust, mentoring newly appointed head teachers and providing leadership and strategic guidance, particularly over data and curriculum.  Matt is a board member of the Alban Teaching School Alliance, Governor and Chair of the Resources Committee at the local Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), as well as a member of the St Albans Strategic Partnership Executive Group.

Hazel

Hazel Wale FISBL - Chief Operations Officer

Hazel has worked in education for a number of years achieving her SBM qualification in 2004 followed by the NPQH in 2008.  She is a NASBM Fellow and was awarded NASBM School Business Manager of the year in 2015. 

Hazel was part of the original EIP team that supported Samuel Ryder and is now responsible for our central provision that encompasses SBMs, finance, payroll, governance, IT, attendance, HR and PR/marketing. Hazel’s expertise has led to her being frequently approached to speak at local and national conferences and to provide consultative support for a number of schools.  Hazel is a key member of the school to school support team. 

ScholarsEdTrust Retweeted @Samuel Ryder Academy - 19th Jan 2021
As we spend more time online during the remote learning period, Mr Hoque suggests turning off the blue light settings on your device sometimes known as night shift. Find this under your PC or iPad display and brightness settings. https://t.co/66EIXQFaQ5
ScholarsEdTrust Retweeted @Sir John Lawes - 12th Jan 2021
Ahead of this evening's Sixth Form Open Evening webinar from Head of Sixth Form, Ms Rickard, we welcome students/parents to review the subject presentations which are now available on the school website https://t.co/jHnH18CLcJ https://t.co/sg9LpNEc7l
ScholarsEdTrust Retweeted @Samuel Ryder Academy - 6th Jan 2021
A reminder for those looking to join our Sixth Form. The application deadline is tomorrow, Thursday 7th January 2021. You can find full information and the online application form on our website. We look forward to hearing from you. https://t.co/FXrRZZsgFc https://t.co/Dxr53EStNB
@ScholarsEdTrust
Following yesterday’s announcement, we are immensely proud of the dedication of our staff as they move to remote learning. Thank you to students and parents/carers for your ongoing support, remember our staff are there to support you at this challenging time. https://t.co/0IbrYzgPCj
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