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Monday 23rd January 2023
Dear Parent/ Carer
Teacher Strike Action- school closure
I wrote to you last week to inform you of possible closures due to teacher strike action.
We know this decision will be disappointing for families and will cause challenges for childcare. However, having undertaken a risk assessment, I have concluded that due to the number of teachers who are planning to strike, we are not able to ensure an adequate safe environment.
Therefore, at this moment in time Chopwell Primary will be closed to all pupils on the 1st of February.
Industrial action is not undertaken lightly, and decisions can alter over time even in the hours before a strike day. However, we will keep families updated if this is likely to change, ensuring there is clear planning to support our children.
Again, I do recognise that this does cause families some disruption, we’ll aim to keep you informed as far in advance as possible if there are any further closures in the coming months. At the minute the future planned strikes in the North of England are due to take place on:
If your child is entitled to a means tested free school meal an email will follow to see if you’d like to pick a packed lunch up for your child that day.
Thank you again for your patience in this matter.
Yours sincerely
Mrs V Bruce
Head Teacher
Please see our vacancy page for details on this position
Children can come to school in spots or bright clothes tomorrow for Children in Need, suggested donation is £1.
We have re-started our after school clubs - head over to the school gateway app to book!
https://www.chopwellprimary.org/school-clubs/
Required as soon as possible, subject to all clearances being in place
The Governors, staff and pupils of Chopwell Primary wish to appoint a School Caretaker to work across the school site.
The successful candidate will:
• Be an enthusiastic, well organised individual with a positive attitude, sense of humour and a flexible approach to working
• Have the skills to carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks throughout the school and attached sports centre
• Have the skills to carry out external ground maintenance tasks
• Be responsible for maintaining the safety & cleanliness of specified areas across the school site
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service to all stakeholders
• Have the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and be able to make decisions using your own initiative. You must be able to prioritise and organise your workload and manage deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Willingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities offered by the school.
In return we will offer:
• A competitive salary of £20,043 - £20,444 per annum (pay award pending)
• We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension
• You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
• A clear commitment to continuing professional development.
A supportive school community including staff, governors, children and parents
If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.
Application forms avialable via email from: school@chopwellprimary.co.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 2nd September 2022
Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 5th September 2022
Next week on Wednesday 25th May, we will be having a whole school picnic for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our nursery setting working with children aged 2,3 and 4 helping them grow and develop to the next stages of their lives.