Dear Parents and Carers,

As we move into the final weeks of the autumn term, I wanted to share some important updates and highlights from across the school.

Winter Showcase – Tuesday 3rd December

We are very much looking forward to our Winter Showcase, where our talented music and dance students will once again take to the stage. We know there will be some incredible performances, and our students have been rehearsing with great commitment and enthusiasm. We hope you will be able to join us in celebrating their hard work and creativity.

Year 11 Parents’ Evening – Thursday 27th November

A reminder that our Year 11 Parents’ Evening will take place on Thursday 27th November. This is an important opportunity to discuss progress, next steps, and the support in place as students prepare for their final GCSE examinations. We look forward to seeing you there.

Careers Focus – Plumpton College Assembly

On Monday 17th November, Year 10 and 11 students attended an assembly led by Plumpton College, marking the start of a series of focussed, career-based assemblies. These events are designed to broaden students’ understanding of post-16 pathways and support them to make informed choices.

Parent Feedback – Thank You

Thank you to all parents and carers who completed the recent careers and curriculum survey. We have now begun the process of reviewing all comments and suggestions. We are pleased to share that, as with last year, around 90% of parents say they would recommend the school. This is in line with last year’s strong outcome and significantly above the current national benchmark of 78%. OFSTED also advised last year that results above 80% are considered highly positive. While we are encouraged by this, we remain committed to continuous improvement. Every comment and piece of feedback is reviewed carefully, and we will continue to look for ways to further strengthen our provision, communication, and support for families. 

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. We look forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming events and continuing to work together to ensure the very best for your children.

Best wishes,

Mr Harvey
 

Winter Showcase 2025 3rd December 6-8pm

Free tickets available at Eventbrite link here

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kar-winter-showcase-2025-tickets-1973122216665?aff=oddtdtcreator

Armistice Day – 11th November 

A day to remember the immeasurable sacrifices that were made by the few, for the many. A day to remember how, for generations of families, lives were changed forever. 

Here at Kings Academy Ringmer, we wanted to honour the brave. We wanted to show our appreciation for the courage that so many valiant men and women showed during the conflicts that have plagued so many generations. 

So, we did. 

Alongside myself and Mr Rednall, over 80 students from across all year groups got together to learn and perform a version of the Wilfred Owen poem ‘Dulce et Decorum est.’ The poetic words from one of the many heroes of WW1 who gave their life for our country.

We read the words that described the horror and brutality of trench warfare. We read the words that described the desperation and suffering of the fallen soldiers. 

We read the words to remember. We read them to never forget. 

Follow the link to view video: Remembrance Day Video

Though it wasn’t perfect (it is tough learning and performing a poem in less than 45 minutes), it was fantastic to see how many students wanted to be part of the experience, which shows just the kind of courageous, respectful and appreciative students we have here at KAR. 

A huge well done to all students who were part of the performance. 

Lest we forget. 

Mr Maund - Teacher of English and English Extracurricular and Culture Lead

Change News

The living wall in the Steve Green Building is thriving. Students have been helping care for it. It is tricky to water so they have helped with the watering and have been pruning off the dead foliage. Some of the tendrils had grown so long they were all over the tables in the Steve Green building. A student helped carefully prune the long tendrils, and we have saved these and taken cuttings from them. We are hoping they might grow roots and start off some new plants! 

Mrs Simon-House, ECO Co-ordinator

 

KING’S ACADEMY RINGMER

Well-being Practitioner

29.6 hours per week. 

Required to start asap, permanent, TTO

Salary – KGA Pay Scale, Band 6, Points 9 to 13

Ie: £28239pa to £32061pa to be prorated as TTO

We are looking for a Well-being Practitioner to start asap.  29.6 hours per week, term-time only.  The hours are equivalent to 4 days a week but can be worked over 5 days a week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the promotion of positive mental health, identifying students whose patterns of attendance or behaviour might indicate a cause for concern, to closely monitor groups of students more vulnerable to mental health difficulties, for example, Looked After Children (LAC), children with SEN, children from disadvantaged backgrounds, to run interventions to support students and to support students with an alternative curriculum. 

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where teaching and learning is the priority

• An established, motivated and supportive department

• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)

• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)

• A supportive and collaborative staff body

• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression

• Two-week October half-term

• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)

• The opportunity to work in an Eco School

• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage". Our most recent Ofsted statement states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning."  Our results are significantly above the national average for all students.  We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone."

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award. 

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies.  At King’s Group Academies, our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’, which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details and an application form can be downloaded directly from our website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/vacancies/support-staff-vacancies or contact Amanda French on either 01273 815460 or amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk quoting job reference P/511.   We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications is Friday 5 December 2025 at 8.30am with the interview date on Wednesday 10 December 2025.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.