Dear parents and carers,
It has been another busy and rewarding week in school, with students embracing a wide range of opportunities both in and beyond the classroom.
Our Change Ambassador students enjoyed a very worthwhile visit to Lewes Priory on Tuesday morning, where they met with Priory’s Eco students. The visit included a tour of the school and its environmental work, a Q&A session between both schools, a debate, and some upcycling crafts.
It was a valuable opportunity for our students to share some of our own sustainability and climate achievements, while also reflecting on the challenges we face, many of which were similar in both schools. During the debate, students thoughtfully explored both the positives and negatives of AI, presenting their ideas with maturity and confidence. The morning concluded with an upcycling activity, where many students used ring pulls to create keyrings and bracelets. Priory are keen to come and visit our school, and we look forward to welcoming them in the future.
This week also sees our MFL visits to Barcelona and Lyon, and we wish all students and staff involved a wonderful experience. These visits are a fantastic chance for students to live out our vision of becoming well-rounded individuals, while gaining opportunities and success on a global stage.
This evening, we are pleased to welcome Year 11 parents and carers for our second Route to Success Evening, where we will offer further support and guidance ahead of the GCSE examinations. We are very proud of the effort Year 11 students have shown, particularly in their recent mock examinations, and we look forward to working together to help them continue to succeed.
We would also like to congratulate our Year 11 geographers, who represented the school brilliantly on their recent geography field trip to Seaford Beach. The trip enabled 29 students to complete the required physical fieldwork enquiry ahead of Paper 3. Students collected data to investigate the question: “Is coastal management effective in Seaford?” Their conduct and engagement were excellent throughout.
Well done too to our Year 10 students, who were working through their Art and Photography mock examinations last week. It was wonderful to see such motivation, creativity and determination, with students working hard and showing real commitment to their studies.
Finally, last week some of our Year 10 and 11 students, accompanied by their parents, attended an insightful Oxbridge Conference at Roedean School in Brighton.
The conference aimed to raise awareness of the opportunities available for undergraduate study at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, to help students understand the admissions process, learn how to build a competitive application, and gain insight into undergraduate life from current students. Following the presentation, the panel offered invaluable advice during a detailed Q&A session. It gave our students a meaningful insight into the unique academic environments of these universities and a realistic preview of undergraduate study.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Best wishes,
Mr Harvey
Principal
Lewes Priory Eco Visit
Some of our Change ambassador students visited Lewes Priory to meet with their Eco students on Tuesday morning. The visit included a tour of the school and their Eco work, a Q and A session between both schools, a debate and some upcycling crafts.
It was a good opportunity to share some of our Sustainability and Climate achievements and talk about our challenges, some of which were similar in both schools. The debate had us discussing the positives and the negatives of AI. Students discussed their points thoughtfully and shared them with the other team. Food for thought! We finished with an upcycling activity – most students used ring pulls to make key rings and bracelets. Priory are keen to come and visit our school. We look forward to hosting them. Mrs Simon – House
Oxbridge Conference at Roedean
Last week some of our year 10 and 11 students along with their parents visited Roedean School in Brighton for an insightful Oxbridge conference.
The conference aimed to increase awareness of opportunities available for undergraduate study at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, to understand the admissions process and how to build a competitive application, and gain insight into the undergraduate experience from current undergraduates.
Following the presentation, the panel provided invaluable insights during a detailed Q&A session. It offered our students a profound look into the unique academic environments of these two universities and a realistic preview of undergraduate life.
Mrs Colbourne, Careers Lead.
KING’S ACADEMY RINGMER
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
30 hours per week, 5 days a week (6 hours a day)
Required to start asap, permanent, TTO
Salary – KGA Pay Scale, Band 2, Points 2 to 3
Ie: £24413pa to £24796pa to be prorated as TTO
Learning Support Assistant for 30 hours per week, 5 days a week, is required to start asap to work within the school to support students with additional needs. Mainly based in the classroom, and working with small groups of students to support their individual and collective development, both academically and in their general wellbeing. The successful candidates will support the SENCO and SEND department to help improve student outcomes and raise standards.
The SEND department comprises of 6 dedicated Learning Support Assistants. There are numerous opportunities for CPD, including training from Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and many other professionals. We believe it is imperative to upskill and support our staff. Therefore, any training opportunities are encouraged. Admin time is allocated on timetables to complete tasks, training and plan for enrichment groups.
What can we offer you?
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Leaders who create a positive working environment where teaching and learning is the priority
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An established, motivated and supportive department
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Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)
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An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)
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A supportive and collaborative staff body
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An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
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Two-week October half-term
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Academy-wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
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The opportunity to work in an Eco School
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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/520. 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 Thursday 26 March 2026 at 8.30am with the interview date on Friday 17 April 2026.
We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Holiday Skate Club during Easter
The Skate Club. We’ll be running the Holiday Skate Club during the Easter holidays in March and April, and we’d love to help spread the word to parents in case their children would enjoy something active, confidence-building and a little bit different.
I’ve attached a poster with all the key details. If possible, we’d really appreciate it if you could share this with parents, whether through your newsletter, parent communications or on your noticeboard.
Direct booking link for parents:
https://app.joinin.online/#/app/joinin/organisation/shop/week%20calendar/6688/e99803c9-cf2d-44b6-95ca-8fe88629b258
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Easter Drama Holiday Club
The club runs from Tuesday, April 7 to Thursday April 9 at Friston Forest. They have 10 fully funded places available for young people in East Sussex who receive free school meals.
It’s a small, supportive three-day drama programme focused on building confidence, creativity and teamwork through outdoor drama activities.
More info and sign up form is here: https://eequ.org/book/forest-drama-and-conservation-workshops-with-make-good-trouble-cic-3064
