Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Non Uniform - Children in Need

  Fri 16 Nov 2018 Mr Morgan
  Friday 16th November children will be able to come to school in their own clothes for a donation of £1. All money raised will go to Children in Need.

• School Fundraising

  Tue 13 Nov 2018 Mr Morgan

  We’ve registered with easyfundraising and we need your help!

   

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  Every time you shop, we receive a small donation to say ‘thank you’ and it’s completely free too! We want raise as much as possible so please sign up and help us at:

   
  www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/deykinav/

   

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  easyfundraising partners with the biggest and most trusted insurance and utility suppliers, so you can switch with confidence and when you do, your new supplier will send us a free donation as a thank you - at no extra cost to you.
  
  For example, right now when you switch, Aviva will donate up to £30, More Than up to £22.50, Vodafone and EE up to £35, SKY up to £52.50 and British Gas up £25, to name just a few. You can get yourself a better deal in the process too!

   

  

• School Photographs - Monday 12th November 2018

  Mon 12 Nov 2018 Mr Morgan

  SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS· Monday 12th November 2018 - 8:30am

   

  We have arranged for the children to have school photographs taken on the above date. The photographer will be in school from 8.30am. This year we are working with Academy Photography Ltd professional photographers.

   

  The itinerary for the day is listed below:
  
  8.00 -9.00am - Family picture with children who do not.attend school i.e. Preschool, Nursery children who do not attend the morning session, Secondary children etc. Please arrive at school promptly to avoid delays
  9.00am.-12.00pm. Family picture (siblings in school only) followed by individual 1.15pm - 3.00pm. Class group & Y6 leaver's pictures.
  
  To purchase the photographs the prices will range from £5.00 - £50.00 depending on the size you choose.
  
  Year 6 children will get a chance to have their individual leaver photographs taken, your child will receive a free leavers book and free small print pictures which they can swap with their friends as a memorabilia.
  
  If you do not wish for your child to take part in the individual photographs, class photograph or the Year 6 leavers photograph please advise the school office in writing by Friday 9th November 2018.

   

• Non-Uniform Day - 9th November 2018

  Fri 09 Nov 2018 Mr Morgan

  We are holding a non uniform day on Friday 9th November, if possible can children wear an item of red clothing for a small donation of £1. This is to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War 1.

   

  All proceeds raised will be donated to the Poppy Appeal.

   

  Thank you.

• EYFS Teacher Vacancy

  Wed 07 Nov 2018 Mr Morgan

  We have the following Teaching vacancy within our school. For more information please go to our Vacancies page within the website.
  
  www.deykinav.bham.sch.uk/vacancies/

   

  Teacher

  MPR/UPR

  Hours: Full Time

  Contract Type: Permanent

  Deykin Avenue JI School, Deykin Avenue, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7BU.

  Telephone Number 0121 464 4460

  Email Address: enquiry@deykinav.bham.sch.uk

  Number on roll: 210

  Required from January 2019
   

  We are a close knit community school and the children, staff and governors are seeking to appoint a teacher to work, initially, in our Reception class alongside a full time teaching assistant.

  The successful candidate will need to be an excellent teacher who will enjoy working as part of our school team. We will consider applications from experienced teachers as well as newly and recently qualified teachers.
   

  You will have:

  • The skills required to be an excellent and creative practitioner, with a dedication to secure good and better progress and raise attainment for all children
  • A good knowledge of how young children learn and develop
  • The ability to work as part of a team to plan, teach and assess effectively for the next steps in children’s learning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

   

  We can offer you:

  • A supportive and happy staff and governing body who work together for success
  • Children who are happy and enjoy school life and who are enthusiastic about their learning
  • A commitment to staff CPD and well-being

   

  Informal visits to our school are most welcome. Please call to arrange an appointment with Mrs Janet Edwards (Head Teacher) or Mrs Sharon Brewer (Deputy Head Teacher).

  An application form and job description can be obtained from the school office or the school website www.deykinav.bham.sch.uk .
   

  Closing Date: Wednesday 21^st November 2018 – 12pm

  Interview Date: Friday 30^th November 2018
   

    Safeguarding

  This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS, Prohibition checks, Childcare Disqualification, qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work.

   

  References

  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.