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08/11/24

* New to EYFS Open Day: MONDAY *Our main Open Event is our New to EYFS Open Day on Monday 11th November. This event will involve a presentation by the Head of Primary, a tour of the primary phase and an opportunity to ask questions. Please book here:https://t.co/rt3PAY5jDh pic.twitter.com/SKF98iBANQ

08/11/24

Join Our Team: Exciting Career Opportunities in Education! Are you driven by a passion for education and eager to make a meaningful impact? Together, we can shape the future of our students.https://t.co/BNn5ZN2gkI pic.twitter.com/PnfL8KI9NR

08/11/24

A wonderful evening celebrating the achievements of so many impressive young people! https://t.co/R2S1kIjrf3

07/11/24

* New to EYFS Open Day: next Monday *Our main Open Event is our New to EYFS Open Day on Monday 11th November.The following tours will be available on the day:> 9:15am-10:00am> 10:45am-11:30am> 2:00pm-2:45pm> 4:00pm-4:45pmPlease book your place: https://t.co/rt3PAY5jDh pic.twitter.com/N9Rxapuovy

06/11/24

Year 5 and 6 loved their maths workshop from Citizens Advice today pic.twitter.com/HLdAU0bYzv

06/11/24

Fantastic achievement in recognition for the opportunities to girls, providing equal access to girls' football. https://t.co/In2cqQblBO

06/11/24

To support Year 11 students in writing a balanced argument in RE class, Mrs Chowdhry, Head of Religious Studies, provides live feedback to guide students towards strengthening their reasoning and enhancing the quality of their work. pic.twitter.com/jt4Uj3jPQQ

06/11/24

We have had some very exciting visitors in school this morning. ‘The Nite Owls’ showed off their beautiful birds of prey and taught us how to keep wildlife safe. 🦉 pic.twitter.com/IaFpz1OQBt

05/11/24

Robert Barclay Academy is part of Scholars’ Education Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Maths Teacher to teach at all age groups.Please click on the link for further information.https://t.co/7vXSyCJ1D2 pic.twitter.com/zj3nB9fTmp

05/11/24

Robert Barclay Academy is part of Scholars’ Education Trust. We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and dynamic teacher to join our highly successful English team. We warmly welcome applications from ECT’s.https://t.co/7vXSyCJ1D2 pic.twitter.com/hpNf5M7HNi

05/11/24

*Guest speaker: Product Designer*Neil Merry spoke to KS5 Product Design students about his career and the pros and cons of being in Product Design. He gave insight into career opportunities and spoke to students individually about their A-level project, offering helpful advice. pic.twitter.com/yX0E2YqzwO

05/11/24

* Religion and Society Teacher vacancy *MPS/UPS - Full TimeStart date: January/April 2025https://t.co/eiJQxsPNt0Closing date: 9am on Monday 18 November 2024#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/uPwbSYa3cK

05/11/24

* Design & Technology Teacher, Specialisms: Resistant Material/Product Design vacancy *MPS/UPS - Full/Part TimeStart date: January/April 2025https://t.co/bt7TIzyAiQClosing date: 9am on Monday 18 November 2024#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/rNmZfGgn8R

05/11/24

Some incredible still life painting taking shape in Year 9 art class - helping the students to sharpen their observation skills, practice composition and proportion, and use shading to bring their works of art to life. pic.twitter.com/2b2QpqMCyF

05/11/24

Vacancy: an exciting opportunity to work within our vibrant library at Sir John Lawes School. Duties will include assisting staff and pupils in using library resources and administrative tasks associated with the running of a library.Apply now https://t.co/yPZW2ueHvB pic.twitter.com/ML9D5YOQax

05/11/24

Year 5 have loved creating their very own maths glasses to help them spot where maths can be seen around us 👓🔎➗🟰➕➖ pic.twitter.com/Tzmkoq9vMT

04/11/24

We launched Maths week this week with an amazing assembly from Lucy Reid who is a transport planner ⏰🚂🚌 pic.twitter.com/W48GqYCGV9

04/11/24

The festival signifies fresh starts, and as we embark on this new half term, we extend warm Diwali wishes to our students, staff, and families who celebrated during the break. pic.twitter.com/27nE9PiCoj

01/11/24

SET are excited to announce its official partnership with Dunstable Icknield Lower School (DILS) a lower school in Dunstable. This strategic move aims to enhance educational opportunities and resources for students, staff, and the wider community for the school. pic.twitter.com/zOj0AOJVK3

25/10/24

Explore Career Opportunities at Scholars' Education TrustAre you passionate about education and looking for a rewarding career? SET is on the lookout for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team.https://t.co/BNn5ZN2gkI#Education pic.twitter.com/DOzSuM31k5

23/10/24

Year 3 and 4 were thrilled to watch an immersive French theatre production from the Freshwater Theatre Company as part of MFL week 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/uXkg7sEAVf

23/10/24

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23/10/24

An outstanding day for the U11 girls tag rugby squad playing a tournament against Harpenden and St Albans schools. The team won all 6 of their matches and showed improvement in every game. Player of the tournament went to Elouise G.Great meeting pic.twitter.com/xKY7JFpdVx

22/10/24

So proud of our Y5&6 girls who took part in the ‘Saracen’s Foundation Tag Rugby Festival’ today. They all worked hard as a team on communication, finding the pass and developing resilience! As a result, the girls smiled their way through the afternoon, picking up tags and tries. pic.twitter.com/LC9NYIBm9z

22/10/24

We're looking for a dynamic student receptionist to be the friendly face of our school—apply now!Vacancies - Robert Barclay Academy pic.twitter.com/ayMVc9LpWB

Trust Central Team

CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER - Abu Choudhury

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Abu has worked in finance for education for more than 10 years and as CFO his role involves a combination of financial stewardship, an emphasis in compliance, supporting the Trust in strategic decision-making, and ensuring the effective use of its resources.

Abu plays a pivotal role in ensuring financial sustainability, transparency, and accountability while supporting the educational vision of the Trust.

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS -  Louisa Earley

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Louisa is an experienced operations and business support professional with over 15 years’ experience in the media and fashion sector before transitioning 5 years ago into the education sector. Having worked directly within both secondary and primary schools operations she is well versed on the administrative functions within schools to provide strategic direction on the day to day admin provision within the SET schools and provide guidance and support to the Office Managers across the Trust. Louisa oversees monitoring and supports on key operational systems, procedures, protocols, contracts and arrangements such as operational software, GDPR, catering, school uniform and more, to ensure that each schools’ needs are met and the admin provision works effectively and efficiently.

DIRECTOR OF IT - Oliver Draine

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Ollie has a significant understanding of the challenges and demands of IT systems in schools.  He oversees the strategic direction of our IT provision across the Trust, working with the Headteachers at each school to use the knowledge and skills of the IT teams to support and enhance both teaching and learning and the administration of the school, ensuring accessibility to service and the IT provision is exactly what the schools require.  Ollie has a high level knowledge of the Apple iPads (both management and educationally), internet and cloud solutions (such as office 365 and iCloud).

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF IT - Tom Rivers
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Tom has many years’ experience of working within IT in education and uses this expertise to support the Director of IT and the Headteachers and schools that he looks after.  Tom has significant expertise in windows management, scripting, coding and the networking side of IT. 

Tom’s approach supports the ethos of the Trust that IT support is only “one click away”; whether that’s a personal visit or remote access to support each of the schools onsite provision.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF IT - Hayley Chalmers
 

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DIRECTOR OF SEND AND SAFEGUARDING - Ladan Shirazi

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Ladan is a Chemist and has been teaching for 26 years, holding senior leadership positions in all key stages.  She has extensive knowledge and understanding of both primary and secondary phases of education and has been Head of Inclusion, SENDCo, DSL and has recently led the primary phase of Samuel Ryder Academy.

Ladan holds Post Graduate qualifications in Science, Special Educational Needs and Education studies and is a member of the British Psychological Society as a specialist assessor.

Ladan will be working very closely with all SET Headteachers, SENDCos, Designated Senior Leads and Governors to ensure that the provision for all our SET learners is of the highest quality and they receive the best quality of education, care and support.

TRUST ATTENDANCE MANAGER - Heather Hackwood

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Heather manages attendance across the Trust Schools to ensure all schools have excellent levels of attendance and students maximise their full potential.

Heather and her team support families in ensuring the regular and punctual attendance of students and work proactively to remove barriers of poor attendance.  The robust attendance procedures and strategies in place, ensure safeguarding, improve outcomes for our students and support staff in managing persistent absence.

TRUST ESTATES MANAGER - Ian Cushion

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Responsible for Scholars' Education Trust estate management across all its schools including, management of the site teams, planned preventative & reactive maintenance, health and safety compliance, management of capital projects, asset management and finance.

Ian has 6 Years’ experience managing the health, safety & emergency planning for a local authority including; clienting and auditing of the councils housing maintenance, gas and water hygiene contracts, waste refuse contract, leisure services, playgrounds, grounds and cemetery maintenance along with coordinating of the councils response to borough wide emergencies.

15 years leisure management experience including; finance, company lead for technical services and health & safety, asset management, project managing & quality auditing.

TRUST HR MANAGER - Marta Skotnicka

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Marta joined the Trust having worked in the HR field for 10+ years. Her most recent role was a HR Manager in a standalone academy. Marta is very passionate about embedding HR best practices through clear policies and suitable procedures in place to enhance performance of our staff. Together with her team, she oversees many functions including recruitment, onboarding, absence and record management, as well as employee’s wellbeing.

Most importantly, Marta and her team are available to provide confidential, relevant and timely support for all teaching and support staff in the Trust.

TRUST PAYROLL MANAGER - Rebecca Robertson

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Rebecca is responsible for the payroll processes and procedures across all schools within the Trust and the central team. This includes the preparation and submission of all statutory returns to HMRC and pension schemes.  Rebecca has 14 years’ experience in the education sector, providing payroll, finance and business management support to schools and academies.  Prior to this, Rebecca was in banking for 17 years, covering various management roles, and latterly leading a team of specialist tax and pension advisers.

Rebecca and her team pride themselves in providing an expert payroll service.

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