Admin Co-ordinator
Job description and person specification template. Manchester Schools.
Strike Season in England and Schools
Teachers will strike in England and Wales on seven dates in February and March 2023 in a dispute over pay.
National Stress Awareness Day: Stress and the Financial Crisis
Our blog looks at ways in which school leaders can proactively support employee’s with managing stress during the cost of living crisis and the run up to Christmas.
‘Unprecedented times’
So, in these uncertain times (unprecedented once again), you can at least be certain of us, our commitment to the education sector, and our unwavering support in helping you with what matters most: #puttingchildrenfirst
Taking care of your mental health in difficult times
As we reach the 2-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown, we face additional adversity with the increase of the cost of living and the conflict in Ukraine. Add this to the demands of our personal lives and work pressures it is not a surprise that our resilience and mental health has been and continues to be challenged.
Equality Policies and Training: More than just good practice
It’s been a busy year for equality. It seems never a week goes by when discrimination and harassment don’t feature in the news. The campaigns around Black Lives Matter and Everyone’s Invited; the controversial Report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities; the disproportionate impact of COVID on people with disabilities; the increase in ageism; issues around gender inequality; the debate around trans rights… the list goes on.
Men’s Health Week 2021
This week is Men’s Health Week. Never before has looking after our physical and mental health been so important. This blog outlines opinions from 3 men working in key roles within the education sector on matters relating to mental health and why there should be more of a focus to support our male colleagues.
Nutrition to support our mental health
This week presents us with ‘Mental Health Awareness week’. This blog will examine an often overlooked intervention when it comes to looking after our mental health, nutrition. Science informs us that there is a direct link between the foods we eat and our mental health.
Key considerations in school staffing restructures
After the strangest and challenging year in Education it is likely that your focus has been on COVID survival and not reviewing your staffing structure, however the time has come to undertake a review for 21/22. The review will ensure your staffing structure is relevant to the school’s current needs and priorities and its future vision, strategy and direction.
How Changes To Offenders Rehabilitation Could Impact Schools
You may well be aware that there have been some significant changes in legislation that will have an impact on your assessment of individuals applying for positions in schools. The amendments are complex and school leaders must understand the changes in legislation and how they will impact on school practice with regards to recruitment and selection.
Read this blog to gain a better understanding around these recent changes.
