Although potential new starters can’t visit school at the moment, they can watch the video that we created and give us a ring for further information about our school. We understand that applying for a place in a new school can be a difficult decision to make and want to support parents with this in any way we can.

As part of the ongoing situation with COVID-19 all schools must have plans in place should a ‘bubble’ need to self-isolate at home. Our remote learning offer consists of a balance of online ‘live’ teaching, online based and downloadable activities.

Please go to the Curriculum Tab and click Remote Learning for further information.

https://www.copelandroad.durham.sch.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/

Every year we celebrate Harvest and although it will be different this year, we still intend to do everything we can to celebrate Harvest in school, support elderly people in our community and provide provisions to our school food bank at The Well.

• Every class is going to celebrate in their own way and we will be putting together a short video about Harvest to share with you on our app because sadly we will not be able to hold a Harvest Assembly in school this year.
• Every year we ask you to nominate someone elderly in the community to receive a food parcel and although we cannot do this safely this year we are still going to ask you to nominate someone by filling in a form on the app. They will receive a voucher from us to use at The Well for a hot drink and a cake at some point over the next twelve months, when they feel it is safe for them to do so.
• If you would like to donate any pre-packed (not fresh) food to this good cause, we will provide boxes at the school gates from Monday 12th October until Wednesday 21st October or you could send a small donation of money into school with your child which we will use to buy vouchers for those people nominated.

Thank you for your continued support.

PE and School Sports Apprentice required from November 2020

 

The Governors of Copeland Road Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate, committed Sports Apprentice to join our successful, dedicated staff team in our welcoming and caring school.

 

Post Title: L3 TA through PE Standards Apprentice working towards qualification as a Teaching Assistant Level 3.

 

Hours: 37 hours per week Term Time Only for 15 months

 

Responsible to: The Head teacher, under the day-to-day management and leadership of the Mentor.

 

Area Across the school: as required

 

Salary Range: £6,474 first year and £6,474 – £13,603 second year 15 month contract

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational apprentice who is motivated to learn and demonstrate high expectations for all children through a stimulating learning environment. The successful applicant will need to be willing to make a valuable contribution all aspects of school life.

We can offer a supportive, friendly and dedicated staff team working in an inclusive and welcoming school with enthusiastic children and parents. There will be very good opportunities for personal and professional development.

 

Job Purpose:

To work under the instruction/guidance of senior/teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching and to help raise standards of achievement for all pupils, particularly in PE.

To encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, and to enable pupils to become more independent learners.

To encourage and support the participation of pupils in curricular and extra-curricular PE.

To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teachers in the management of the pupils, the classroom and the outdoor environment.

General Duties and Responsibilities – comprehensive training will be provided to enable the apprentice to work progressively towards these general duties and responsibilities

• Work in partnership with teachers, staff and other professional agencies to provide effective support with learning activities.
• Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures.
• Ability to present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
• Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress.
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task based on the expectations of individual pupils
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Support the work of other staff and volunteers in the school.
• Support the use of ICT in the curriculum.
• Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities where appropriate.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils within and out of lesson times, including before and after school and at playtimes / lunchtimes.
• Assist with the organisation, storage and upkeep of PE resources,
• Support children’s learning through play and planned learning activities with regard for the principles of Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) and the National Curriculum for PE.
• Maintenance of a clean, safe and tidy learning environment, both in and out of doors.
• Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development.
• Provide pastoral care and support to sick and injured children, taking appropriate action as necessary, ensuring that parents and school staff are fully informed of incidents and accidents.
• Maintain accident records as required.
• Prepare and present displays.

Application Packs and details are available from: copelandroad@durhamlearning.net

Please return your completed application form and a brief covering letter to the school. (CVs are not accepted)

 

Contact M Scollen on 01388 832576 for further details about the application packs and the Headteacher for further details about the post.

Closing date for return of applications: 12pm (noon) on Friday 25^th September

Interviews will be held on the week beginning 28/09/20.

 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to the receipt of an Enhanced DBS clearance, safer recruitment procedures and satisfactory references.

 

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

This post is not open to job share.

Copeland Road Primary School

West Auckland

County Durham

DL14 9JJ

Telephone01388 832576
Email: copelandroad@durhamlearning.net

 

 

 

Lots of useful links for you to use with your children.

Durham Music Service have launched a new YouTube channel where they will be posting daily music activities. Definitely worth a look!

• Action Monday (wake up the week with an Action Song)
• Rockin Rhythm Tuesday ( Have fun with rhythm with percussion/household objects)
• Ukulele Wednesday (Sing and strum for Uke Fun!)
• Singalong Thursday (Catchy songs for all the family)
• Signing Friday (Sing and Sign for all)

Harry Potter – https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home?fbclid=IwAR1OSip3JSdeP7mG3OAp9nIAQ7zVrJaaJ3z5ICpGTPaURXQPyo59lBlDD1c

Maths – https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/?fbclid=IwAR3SwAR0971baVW5FjQxxWnyyw71bmEyypWCtsskKEnYpWej5n1q3QQESfk

BBC Bitesize Daily Lessons – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons

National Academy Lessons – https://www.thenational.academy/

Joe Wicks – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl

Help with Educating at home – https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/lp/freeforkids/…

David Walliams – https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/

Carol Vorderman – https://www.themathsfactor.com/

Coronavirus Animated Story – https://ineqe.com/2020/03/20/animation-story-book-explains-the-coronavirus-to-children/

Big Life Journal – https://biglifejournal-uk.co.uk/

First News – https://schools.firstnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/03/FIRSTNEWS_719.pdf

Audible – https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Adam Bushnell – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0MauzYgXgNrgyHWFB4l7gQ

Chester Zoo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p53Glw5Nzro&list=PLezrh9gR8RL3kkND8Pz2zOHHZPRk-a2VC

This year, we celebrated in two different ways. First of all, we asked all children to bring in their favourite book to share with the rest of their class. Secondly, as we are trying to increase our use of a wide range of vocabulary in school, instead of dressing up as a book character – children dressed up as a particular word.

Class 5 have been working with Durham Agency Against Crime as part of their Mini Police scheme. Over the last few weeks they have been learning about anti-social behaviour and the role of the Police. They have even learned the phonetic alphabet.

Their assembly last week showed everyone the types of anti-social behaviour we should be looking out for in our community.

Children now have a role as a ‘Mini Police’ officer at play times to help keep everyone safe.