Housekeeping

Campus Management

The College campus can be very busy and we want to keep everyone safe - pedestrians, drivers and cars - whilst ensuring that everyone can get in and out of campus as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately there have been examples of poor driving and some near misses in the last few weeks. All drivers are asked to drive with care and courtesy on site.

Please:

  • drop of or collect pupils in line with our procedures which can be found in the Parents and Pupils Information Booklet on our website;
  • drop off in the playground when parked in the parking area, either in front of the netball courts or in the centre of the turning circle;
  • do not drop off or pick up while on the turning circle outside the fishbowl;
  • do not drop off or collect pupils in any other location such as by the Sixth Form Centre or the lane to the sports fields;
  • keep to the speed limit – even if running a bit late;
  • follow the instructions of traffic marshals – they are trying to help.

We know that campus parking gets very busy for parents’ evenings and the Estates team are present to manage the parking as effectively as possible.

Eddie Tolcher
Foundation Bursar

Bus Travel

Please can you ensure that you have your bus pass and/or tickets with you when travelling using the school buses.  Pupils should only travel by bus using a valid pass or by ticket.

Tickets can be purchased from the School Shop and paid for using cash, card or by cheque.  We also have the facility of being able to add ten or more tickets to the account for you.

Nicola Browne
Foundation Shop Manager

Lost Property

Thank you to those pupils who have been and collected their lost property items from the Student Hub.

We still have a large amount of unnamed uniform and non uniform items including some winter coats which we cannot get them back to their rightful owners. 

If you notice something hasn’t managed to make its way home, please do email us with details so that we can keep a look out to lostproperty@princethorpe.co.uk.

Nicola Browne
Foundation Shop Manager

Job Vacancy - Learning Support Assistant

We require a Learning Support Assistant for September 2019, working flexibly as part of a team to support pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The person appointed is expected to have an inclusive approach to teaching and learning and will work collaboratively with subject staff in the classroom. This will primarily be supporting learners in Years 7-11, but a willingness to support Sixth Formers with additional needs would be an advantage.

Experience and training in a similar role is vital. A Teaching Assistant Certificate (NCFE, NVQ Level 2\3 or HLTA) would be an additional recommendation. A willingness to undertake further professional development to widen knowledge and skills is important.

Experience of working with learners with specific learning difficulties is necessary. Experience in supporting young people with high functioning autism spectrum needs (including Asperger’s Syndrome) is highly desirable as well as broad-based knowledge of a range of learning needs.

This is a full time, term time only post, working 36 weeks of the year, including INSET days.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the fast growing Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme, child care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: Monday 18 March at 9.00am and interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 21 March 2019, at Princethorpe College.

Further details and an application form are available from the College website www.princethorpe.co.uk/employment-opportunities

Job Vacancy - Teacher Of Politics And History

Required for September 2019, a well-qualified graduate to teach Politics and History to A-level as part of a maternity cover in a flourishing and successful department. Candidates should be able to demonstrate success in the classroom and be effective team players. There is the potential for Acting Head of Politics responsibility for the right candidate. We anticipate this position will be for one academic year.

Single accommodation may be available. Princethorpe has its own pay scale which is above national scales.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the fast growing Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme, child care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: Wednesday 20 March 2019 at 9.00am and interviews are likely to be held on Friday 22 March, at Princethorpe.

Further details and an application form are available from the College website www.princethorpe.co.uk/employment-opportunities

Job Vacancy – Modern Foreign Languages Teacher - Crackley Hall\Crescent School (full or part-time considered)

Required for September 2019, an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated teacher to deliver an outstanding programme of Modern Foreign Languages to pupils aged from 4-11.

There are two part-time positions available and candidates are invited to apply for both, which would equate to a full-time role, or for either of the roles on a part time basis.  One role based at Crackley Hall is equivalent to 0.55 of a full timetable and the second role at Crescent School is equivalent to 0.45. The exact days and FTE are negotiable for the right candidate(s).

The successful candidate will be able to offer French to a high standard and may also offer other modern languages.  An enthusiasm to become involved with the extra-curricular life of the school is also important. Candidates should be able to demonstrate outstanding teaching skills in the classroom and be effective team players.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the fast growing Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme, child care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe Foundation application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing their personal qualities, experience and how they meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates and indicate if they wish to apply for the role on full time or part time FTE, and for which school, if appropriate.

Closing date: Thursday 21 March 2019, at 9.00am. Interviews are likely to be held on Wednesday 27 March and/or or Thursday 28 March.

Further details and an application form are available from the College website www.princethorpe.co.uk/employment-opportunities.

Job Vacancy - Teacher Of Mathematics

Required for September 2019, a well-qualified graduate to teach Mathematics up to A-level and possibly Further Mathematics, in a lively, successful and flourishing department.  An enthusiasm to become involved with the extra-curricular life of the school is essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate success in the classroom and be effective team players.

NQTs are also welcome to apply; the College has a comprehensive induction programme leading to full QTS status.  Single accommodation may be available. Princethorpe has its own pay scale which is above national scales.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the fast growing Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme, child care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: Monday 25 March 2019 at 9.00am and interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 28 March, at Princethorpe

Further details and an application form are available from the College website www.princethorpe.co.uk/employment-opportunities

Job Vacancy - Teacher Of PE And Girls' Games

Required for September 2019, an enthusiastic and motivational teacher to join a busy sports department to assist with delivery of the Academic PE, Core PE and the Games programme. The department prides itself on its academic delivery of A-level, GCSE and BTEC (level 2 and 3) and an experience of teaching academic Physical Education to an outstanding level is essential. Games afternoons play a major role in the development of Princethorpe pupils and therefore the candidates should be able to coach a major Game throughout the academic year.

NQTs are also welcome to apply; the College has a comprehensive induction programme leading to full QTS status. Single accommodation may be available. Princethorpe has its own pay scale which is above national scales.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the fast growing Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme, child care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: Monday 25 March 2019 at 9.00am and interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 28 March, at Princethorpe

Further details and an application form are available from the College website www.princethorpe.co.uk/employment-opportunities

Job Vacancy - Graduate Sports Coach

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sports Science Graduate to join the thriving Sports Department at our School as a Sports Coach and Teaching Assistant. The post is initially for one year from September 2019, but could be extended for the right candidate. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about sport and wish to share that passion with enthusiastic and energetic young people. The post would suit someone who is considering a teaching career, however, no teaching experience is required.

The Graduate Sports Coach will be responsible for the teaching and coaching of several sports under the direction and guidance of the Foundation’s Director of Sport and will also work closely with the Head of Girls’ Games and other sports staff. They must ensure that all teaching, coaching, administrative and pastoral tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard, enabling the continued success, enjoyment and enthusiasm for sport at Princethorpe. It is hoped that they will add to the profile of the school and inject energy and enthusiasm into our pupils.

The role will also support other teaching staff in selected lessons and assist support staff across a range of duties including the student hub and administration and assist in whole school Open Events.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the fast growing Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme, child care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: Monday 25 March 2019 at 9.00am and interviews are likely to be held on Friday 29 March, at Princethorpe

Further details and an application form are available from the College website www.princethorpe.co.uk/employment-opportunities

Beth Adams – Examinations And Assessment Administrator

The Examinations and Assessment Office welcomes Beth Adams, who will be working with them on a part-time basis. A Modern Foreign Languages graduate from the University of Nottingham, Beth worked for several years as a bilingual secretary\PA in London, before embarking on a career in primary teaching. Prior to arriving at Princethorpe, Beth worked part-time at Binley Woods Primary School as a class teacher and MFL teacher for 13 years. She continues to teach French and Spanish at Dunchurch Infant School.  Married, with two children, Beth enjoys running, playing tennis and baking.

 

Jake Huddlestone - Electrician

The Estates team welcomes Jake Huddlestone as one of two electricians based at Princethorpe college. Before joining us here Jake was an electrical contractor in Rugby where he travelled all over the country to carry out jobs. He has been in the industry for six years and has been involved in many projects including, previous work for schools. Jake also has a keen interest in sound and lighting production and has started to get involved in the running and maintenance of the theatre equipment.

Aimée Brookes - Teaching Assistant

We welcome Aimée Brookes as a Teaching Assistant. Aimée is looking forward to studying English Literature at Roehampton later this year in September. Aimée is a keen skiing and rock climbing instructor to young children and also coaches netball and rounders. Her father is an Old Princethorpian; attending Princethorpe College between the years of 1971 – 1976 and her mother worked here for a significant period of time within the PE department until retiring earlier this year. Aimée hopes to follow in their footsteps by immersing herself in sports and many other teaching opportunities whilst here. Aimée is with us until the end of the Trinity term.

Catering - Lent Term

Our catering team's new menus for this half term can be found below, with a range of with a range of healthy meal options served in both the Refectory and Sixth Form Dining Room on a three-week rotation:

Lent half term - Week 1 

Lent half term - Week 2 

Lent half term - Week 3 

If you have any questions regarding the selection of food we have on offer here at Princethorpe College, especially if related to any allergies or specific food requirements, please email maureenkennedy@princethorpe.co.uk as we aim to cater for all needs.

Maureen Kennedy
Catering Manager