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17/01/25

On Wednesday, our Year 13 students enjoyed an interactive ‘interview techniques’ workshop. They took part in various activities to practise their interview skills which proved to be an engaging and constructive session. pic.twitter.com/o81SXG1YsD

17/01/25

Exciting Career Opportunities in Education! Are you passionate about shaping the future of young minds? Our schools are offering a variety of vacancies, including key leadership roles.#EducationCareers #ShapeTheFuturehttps://t.co/BNn5ZN2Oag pic.twitter.com/VbkGHUDxM2

17/01/25

Join us on 23 January at 3.30pn for 'How to search & apply for ' with Expect a step by step guide to the different vacancy platforms & tips for supporting young people in the application process. Register: https://t.co/bEx2ysGYiz pic.twitter.com/avommOhxAl

17/01/25

Sign up now for out Train to Teach events taking place in February pic.twitter.com/JEsZ1YjREf

17/01/25

* Careers Advisor vacancy * 18 hours per week term time plus INSET Days Working pattern to be discussed at the interview H6 £12,200 per annum, actual salary Start Date: February/March 2025https://t.co/WePFhthyIP#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/zGcI1nxXQs

17/01/25

Another great performance from our squads, this afternoon saw our girls take on a spirited Oakwood side. Goals from Riana (2) and Emma saw us win 3-0, topping off a great week for primary extracurricular sport! pic.twitter.com/ITjoMSbs9u

17/01/25

Ladybirds had a fantastic visit to Little City this week. We were able to role play as lots of jobs within our community. We had hairdressers, builders, shop assistants and police officers. It was a very busy morning! pic.twitter.com/922Y0b79Wb

17/01/25

Last Wednesday, some of our students enjoyed two events in conjunction with The Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge (ASK) programme. There was a presentation from an Apprentice Ambassador followed by a workshop to help students understand what to expect from an assessment centre. pic.twitter.com/iTnSHGOpqC

17/01/25

Ladybirds have been exploring emergency services and using junk modelling to create our own emergency vehicles. We have added lights, wheels and even repeating patterns to bring them to life! pic.twitter.com/4llUwySboG

17/01/25

Robert Barclay Academy is part of Scholars’ Education Trust. We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and dynamic teacher to join our highly successful Maths team. We warmly welcome applications from ECT’s. pic.twitter.com/MuphvNPRn7

17/01/25

Our Year 11 students are busy working on their GCSE free composition, combining their own instruments with digital programmes Sibelius and Garage Band. Their compositions will showcase both their skill and creativity, and we can't wait to hear them! pic.twitter.com/RSfxQRGTTn

17/01/25

On Tuesday, our Year 11 GCSE Graphic Communication and Art, Craft & Design A- Level students enjoyed visiting the V&A in London. The trip provided an opportunity for the students to gather inspirational first-hand research which will be invaluable for their exam project. pic.twitter.com/czXWmKLntk

16/01/25

We are starting the year by making new garden signage from recycled wood. Thanks to St Albans Wood Recycling centre. pic.twitter.com/Ecy6yyJGhn

16/01/25

We're hiring a new IT Team Leader at Hemel Hempstead. Scholars’ Education Trust focusses on the use of Digital Technology in and outside the classroom, developing an innovative educational experience. Apply today.https://t.co/TqkxZuSZrU pic.twitter.com/Pd7BL5QNlu

16/01/25

Year 10 GCSE History students & some KS3 students had an incredible experience at a brilliant hands-on hosted by historian Dr. Bill Smith, delving into the real-life story of WWII hero Arthur Cornell - helping to build a deeper understanding of this time in history pic.twitter.com/8ur4hubJqm

16/01/25

SJL Music celebration of the Autumn Term. New display! Many thanks to Mrs Ralph. pic.twitter.com/TSXfgu1xzU

15/01/25

Robert Barclay Academy is part of Scholars’ Education Trust. We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and dynamic teacher to join the team as a Science Teacher. We warmly welcome applications from ECT’s. pic.twitter.com/wnstQgGkh1

15/01/25

Robert Barclay Academy is looking to appoint additional members to its team of committed & friendly exam invigilators. The main external examination season runs through May and June, with other exams and assessments held periodically throughout the year from November to July. pic.twitter.com/LZepYOPtf4

14/01/25

We are looking forward to welcoming students to our Post-16 Information Evening on Wednesday - check out this video for a taster of life in our Sixth Form... pic.twitter.com/drMu26Vaa6

14/01/25

* Examinations Officer vacancy * Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday Contract: Term-time only + INSET + 2 weeks required during exams and results dates Actual Salary: £30,600 per annum Start Date: May 2025https://t.co/I2WDXUxLu4#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/nIbQ8kMqXr

13/01/25

Year 6 learning about colour symbolism in their workshop this morning. Exciting to see the costumes of Umbridge and Voldemort. Common misconception: Voldemort’s cloak is green not black. pic.twitter.com/dQK4sP6R3c

10/01/25

KS2 Curriculum - A great way to start their new topics about Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. pic.twitter.com/oPC8KuOPoy

10/01/25

Join Our Team: Exciting Career Opportunities in Education! Apply now to join a community that champions growth, innovation, and excellence in education. Together, we can shape the future of our students.https://t.co/BNn5ZN2gkI#teachingvacancies pic.twitter.com/cW7bls0wGd

10/01/25

*Samuel Ryder Football Academy* Football players from our Sports Academy program recently supported current Watford FC players Daniel Bachman, Tom Ince and Mattie Pollock in training towards their UEFA coaching badges. Such a fantastic opportunity for these players. pic.twitter.com/kVURfHzIHV

09/01/25

Year 11 students were learning about the titration technique in science class - using it to determine the concentration of an unknown vinegar solution. pic.twitter.com/Lle3Ky2GlW

Central Operational Services

Operations Support

The central team is led by Hazel Wale, an established educational professional with vast experience in the operational functions within schools. She leads a highly trained team based on an “Ask the Expert” model whereby specialists are in post to support the workings of the schools and the Trust in a range of key areas.

The central hub has a wealth of knowledge and expertise that is used to support the learning and working environment across the Trust. SET hosts events for both staff and governors, offering dedicated CPD and opportunities to meet and share best practice with colleagues across the Trust.

Administration and Data

Our experienced Director of Operations and Business Support manages and oversee the systems, administrative support and operations-based projects within our SET schools. They monitor the development and implementation of quality procedures and systems throughout the Trust on administrative and operational matters. Their guidance and support for the office managers across the Trust enables them and their teams to work effectively and efficiently.

Data administration is now offered as a centralised service to Trust schools, providing support for an effective data collection service. Our central team is able to generate and distribute data collection forms, monitor their return, support the administrative input of assessment and attainment data and then to analyse and manipulate all inputted data at a summary level for each school.

Each school has a SOAP (school on a page) data sheet that is completed termly to give the Trust Board and local Governing Bodies an up-to-date snapshot of a wide range of indicators about that school’s performance - a highly effective monitoring device for all school leaders.

Attendance

The Scholars’ Education Trust knows that poor attendance can have a devastating impact on pupils’ attainment and progress. Attendance is a key a Trust focus with aspirational attendance targets set for each school. All SET schools were above national averages in their attendance for 2021/22 and we are focussed on ensuring we maintain those excellent standards.

Attendance assistants, based in each school, are supported by our highly qualified and skilled Trust Attendance Manager, who works with the schools to ensure well documented processes and practices together with providing on-site and remote access support for more complex cases, staff training, school assemblies, tutor group visits, and punctuality checks – the list is endless and effective!

Finance

SET ‘s Chief Finance Officer is a fully qualified accountant with a true understanding of educational finance and budgeting. Under their leadership, SET offers a fully centralised finance provision with each schools’ accounts reflecting their own GAG income with other income and expenditure lines. Monthly accounts are produced for head teachers with a face-to-face meeting to talk them through their accounts and identify any risks and opportunities to their school’s financial health going forwards. Heads tell us how much they appreciate this dedicated time and expert support. They also know that the finance team is immediately contactable for any unforeseen questions or occurrences.

SET accounts are audited annually by externally appointed auditors and termly by internal auditors who look at systems and structure.

Estates

The Trust Estates Manager is responsible for the oversight of the estate management of the schools in the Trust. He works with and oversees the work of the site teams at each school ensuring that health & safety compliance, management of school estates projects, asset management and the tracking of premises linked budgets are to a high standard.

The Estates Manager also oversees capital projects across the Trust, funded by both the SCA and school revenue funding, based on preventative and reactive maintenance and school agreed improvement projects. There is a real focus on ensuring value for money and sustainability. The Estates Manager is part of the Trust’s sustainability working party and as part of that work is keen to build on the decarbonisation grants totalling £1.2m already received by the Trust which supported the installation of PV panels, LED lighting together with water and energy saving devices.

Human Resources

The HR Manager and her team offer a comprehensive package of support for all the SET schools, including in the following areas:

  • Recruitment – from advert, to shortlist, compliance checks, interview programmes and the issuing of contracts. They ensure that prospective candidates are fully informed and supported through the recruitment process to successful outcome, with schools able to be confident that all recruitment checks and pre start date arrangements will have been completed.
  • SCR – the single central record is maintained and monitored centrally, with Heads and nominated personnel able to access the records online, together with their school’s overall compliance rating. This enables Heads and Chairs of Governors to be updated and informed, and above all confident that this key area is in safe hands.
  • HR policies are maintained centrally and regularly sent to Heads, SLT and governors for review, with comments noted for Trust Board consideration before publication.
  • General HR support- staff wellbeing, absence monitoring and support, performance management, maternity and paternity arrangements – the list goes on, our team are able to answer all the detailed questions that can prove time-consuming and confusing for schools!

PLEASE NOTE: SET follows both the Burgundy and Green books.

IT and Digital Technology

IT and Digital Technology are growing areas in all schools, and SET schools are no exception. The Director of IT works with the SET Headteachers to oversee the strategic direction of their IT provision and also oversees the 1:1 device programmes in our secondary schools. All schools have an on-site technician (for primary schools this may be on a shared basis) to address their IT queries, issues or wishes. The Director of IT and Deputy Director of IT support this work either by on-site visits or remote access, whichever is the more effective.

Samuel Ryder Academy is an Apple Distinguished School, one of fewer than 800 globally, and is also the Regional Training Centre for Hertfordshire on Apple Technology in the classroom. iPad technology has revolutionised the way our staff teach across the curriculum, impacting both student engagement and outcomes.

Payroll

SET manages its own payroll service under the direction of a highly experienced payroll manager and team. Any member of staff with a query is able contact the team directly and receive an answer to their question; new staff are paid promptly and, most importantly, all staff are paid accurately and on time. The payroll team also manage all requirements under the Teaching Pension Scheme (TPS) and the support staff pension scheme (LPP) linked to the local authority the school sits under, and as such are a font of knowledge.

SET staff often comment on how much they appreciate being able to talk to a colleague rather than the anonymous representative of an external provider when they have a query.

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