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February Half Term

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Finding fun things for your children to do during half term, that doesn’t cost the earth, can be difficult.

Fun and Food’ provides FREE holiday activities with healthy snacks and meals for children and young people. Activities are provided by schools, voluntary and community sector groups, sport and leisure services and our Family Centres.

Find out what’s on in our area at www.durham.gov.uk/FunAndFood.  More activities can be added so keep checking.

Half term swim

Free Swimming

Free swimming sessions are returning to County Durham leisure centres this half term following the success of the summer holiday scheme.

The aim is to encourage young people to be more active and enjoy themselves, with a choice of free ‘fun with inflatables’ and general swimming sessions on of

Children and young people aged 18 years and under can attend any of our general swim, inflatable and fun sessions free of charge. Splashability sessions are also available free for children, young people and adults who have a disability.

Please note that inflatable sessions are suitable for children aged eight and over who can swim 25 metres (we may ask children to demonstrate they can swim before allowing entry onto the inflatable). The inflatable sessions at Freeman’s Quay, The Louisa Centre, Newton Aycliffe, Teesdale and Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex can allow children under eight years on the inflatable as long as a responsible adult is in the pool and the child can swim 25 meters.

Sessions are available at Chester-le-Street pool timetable, Consett pool timetable, Freeman’s Quay pool timetable, The Louisa Centre pool timetable, Newton Aycliffe pool timetable, Spennymoor pool timetable, Teesdale pool timetable, Wolsingham pool timetable and Woodhouse Close pool timetable, please see your local pool timetable for dates and times.

Eat Out For Less

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Robinwood 2023

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Year 6 are really excited to be going to their residential at Robinwood Activity Centre.  It will be three action packed days with activities that will encourage them to work as a team and challenge themselves to push past their limit.

Children will be split into three teams: Mountain, Ridge and Crag. During the day, they will be working in these teams and on the evening, they will be doing activities as a whole class.

We will try our best to keep you updated whilst away. Click on the photograph of your child’s team to see their adventures.

Meet the teams:

Crag Team

Mountain Team

Ridge Team

Death of Her Majesty the Queen.

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Here at Escomb Primary School we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. For over 70 years she has dedicated herself to serving our country & the Commonwealth.
We admire and celebrate her strength, quiet determination and her selfless devotion to duty.
We join the Royal Family & the Nation in their grief and offer the Royal Family our heartfelt condolences. ❤️

Job Vacancies (Expired)

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We Currently have two vacancies in school:

Job Description

Responsible to: The Headteacher and the Governing Body of the school

Main Purpose Of The Job: To be responsible for the care and supervision of the children before, during and after meals, until afternoon lessons begin, in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.

  • Adhere to all COVID-19 procedures (in place at any given time) to ensure the highest levels of safety and hygiene.
  • Supervise the washing of hands of pupils.
  • Supervise entry/exit into/from the dining hall by the pupils.
  • Assist pupils during the meal service.
  • Ensure pupils maintain high standards of behaviour, reporting any cases of misbehaviour, as appropriate.
  • Clear up all spillages during mealtime promptly.
  • Assist in wiping up tables and chairs and set up the dining hall prior to service with drinks, cutlery and condiments.
  • Supervision of children in designated areas ensuring good conduct in behaviour in accordance with the schools behaviour policy.
  • Initiate games and activities where appropriate, whilst maintaining broad supervision.
  • Supervise children indoors during inclement weather.
  • Engage pupils in safe, enjoyable, and creative activities.
  • Maintain accurate and relevant incident records.
  • To attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continuing, personal and professional development.
  • Role requires working within a team.
  • Ability to present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
  • Provide pastoral care and support to sick and injured children taking appropriate action as necessary ensuring school staff are fully informed of incidents and accidents.
  • Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post.

General: Comply with health and safety policy and systems, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and others.

Demonstrate and promote commitment to safeguarding procedures and principles and equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory.

Any other duties deemed appropriate towards the provision of a high quality service.

Have excellent timekeeping.

Job Description

Responsible to: The Headteacher and the Governing Body of the school

Duties: Cleaning designated areas of the school in accordance with Durham County Council cleaning specifications, and to ensure these are kept in a clean and hygienic condition on a daily, weekly, monthly basis as instructed by the Headteacher/Caretaker.

  1.  To clean designated areas of the school as allocated by the Caretaker/Headteacher.  These areas may change, depending on the needs of the school.
  2. Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning in a variety of teaching areas.

Cleaning of public areas, corridors, etc. children’s and staff toilets.
Emptying of litter bins

Polishing and dusting of fixtures and fittings.

Cleaning of all touch points
Where appropriate use of powered equipment.
To keep appropriate light equipment, machinery and cleaning cupboard in a clean and hygienic condition

To follow Health and Safety codes and Health and Hygiene code of practices in relation to cleaning, e.g. C.O.S.H.H, siting of warning cones, etc.
To report faulty equipment to the Caretaker as necessary.
Any other cleaning duties as directed by the Headteacher.

  1. A willingness to undergo training (including Safeguarding training & updates, etc.) as and when required for the job.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING;

You will be issued with protective clothing such as tabard/overall, rubber gloves and these should be worn at all times for your protection.  You are to be responsible for laundering the garments and the Headteacher will decide when articles need replacing.

ANNUAL LEAVE

To annually submit a list of required holidays to the Headteacher.

Total paid leave entitlement is 26 days for anyone with less than 5 years service, rising to 31 days for more than 5 years service.  Leave must be taken in school holiday periods.

You will be given sufficient training in order to ensure a clear understanding of these duties.

It may be necessary to amend this job description at any time in the future but only after consultation with you and your appropriate trade union representative or friend.

The closing date for both jobs is Friday 16th September 2022 and interviews will be held on Friday 23rd September.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
Thank you

Goodbye and Good Luck

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Our Year 6 children are leaving us to start their new adventures in secondary school.  We know that they are all heading off in different directions but we hope that the friendships that they have built will remain strong and true for years to come. We also hope that in years to come they will look back fondly on their primary years and Escomb will always have a place in their hearts.

Wishing the children and you all the very best; have a fabulous summer and take care!

 

Here are some of the songs and the dance they performed at their leavers concert.

Leavers 2022

Pride 2022

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We have been celebrating Pride in school today. Children have been learning about LGBTQ+. We have made rainbow cakes, decorated hearts and completed other activities in our classes. We ended the celebrations with a fabulous Colour Run.

 

Travels to Toledo

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Mrs Collings,  Mrs Meadows and Miss Cox have travelled to Toledo today with some Year 5 and Year 6 children. They will be visiting CEIP San Antonio School which is a school we have had links with in the past. We hope they have an amazing time and learn lots about the culture of the school which they can share with the rest of our pupils on their return.

To see more about what they have been up to on their travels, click the following link:

Toledo Travels 

Job Vacancy – Teacher (Expired)

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JOB SUMMARY
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full time
Advert Start Date: 23/05/2022
Advert End Date: 09/06/2022 23:59
Salary: £25,714 – £ 36,961
Job Category: Schools – Teaching
Vacancy ID: 226444
Employment Location: Escomb Primary School
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 9 Jun
FURTHER INFORMATION

Temporary Class Teacher
M1-M6 £25,714-£36,961
Required from September 2022 until August 2023

The Governors of Escomb Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, hardworking friendly and pro-active KS2 Class Teacher to join our team due to a maternity leave.

We are looking for an outstanding KS2 Class Teacher who:

• Has high expectations of all pupils with regard to learning and behaviour.
• Has a proven track record of excellent teaching demonstrating high standards of classroom practice using teaching and learning to motivate, value and nurture all children
• Is committed to achieving the highest outcomes for all pupils.
• Is willing to contribute fully to all aspects of school life engaging fully with parents.
• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
• Is a confident learner, innovating and adapting practice to meet personal needs.
• Is keen to fulfil a key role in our school and is committed to teamwork.
• Is actively engaged in their own professional development and eager to learn and apply new skills.

Our school can offer you:
• A thriving, well-resourced and attractive learning environment
• Friendly, enthusiastic children
• A dedicated, supportive and welcoming staff team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and support

Escomb Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants should state clearly their curriculum strengths, experiences and aspirations.

Visits to the school are encouraged, if you would like to visit school or you would like to know more about the job, please contact our Headteacher – Mrs Wendy Gill

Application forms are available to download.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure DBS check.

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.

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

This post is not open to job share.

Closing date: Thursday 9th of June 2022 at 23:59
Interview date: Week commencing 13th June 2022

Escomb Primary School
Three Lane Ends,
Escomb,
Bishop Auckland
DL14 7SR

Tel: 01388 603273
Email: escomb@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.escomb.durham.sch.uk

Supporting Documents:

Healthy School Enhanced
The Local Offer
Quality Mark 5
Artsmark Award
Investing in Children
Investing in People
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