Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust

ODBST Winter Newsletter

ODBST are proud to present their Winter Newsletter.

The newsletter is distributed to all staff and parents via email. We are really enjoying communicating with our wider ODBST family so that we can share the news, achievements and celebrations from across our Trust.

This Term our schools have had been celebrating the festive season.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

ODBST Winter Newsletter The newsletter is distributed to all staff and parents via email. We are really enjoying communicating with our wider ODBST family so that we can share the news, achievements and celebrations from across our Trust. 

HR and Operations Assistant

Our team is growing! Could you be the HR and Operations Assistant that we are looking for?
Are you a team player with a positive outlook and determination to succeed?
Do you possess excellent communication and organisational skills?
Do you have a pro-active, sensitive and confidential approach?
Then this could be for you!

https://www.odbst.org.uk/odbst-hr-and-operations-assistant

HR and Operations Assistant The Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) which operates across Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes.  We are a family of eleven schools with an ambitious and exciting programme of growth.

Headteacher Opportunities

We are looking for Headteachers to join our wonderful family, could you be who we ae searching for?


https://www.odbst.org.uk/odbst-headteacher-opportunities

Headteacher Opportunities At the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) we aspire for every pupil and adult to ‘experience life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).  Each of our schools has a unique character of its own and we work to ensure that our vision embraces all our pupils and adults, regardless of backgroun...

The Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust are thrilled to publish the 5th edition of their termly newsletter.

It has been a wonderful summer term for our schools, and the first in a couple that we can wave our year sixes off in our traditional ways. This last term has been full of residential visits, Jubilee celebrations, school trips and other wonderful bits of learning and growth. Two of our schools remained Good in their OFSTED inspection - congratulations to Padbury and St Johns and there have been so many causes for celebration.

We hope that you enjoy seeing a bit more of what has been happening in our schools and across the shared services team.

https://www.odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=204

Deputy Headteacher - St Mary's CE Combined School, Aylesbury

We have an exciting position in one of our fabulous schools Could you be the person they are looking for who can achieve aspirational outcomes for all their pupils and ensure that they ‘Shine as lights in the world’?
https://www.odbst.org.uk/st-marys-deputy-headteacher

Deputy Headteacher - St Mary's CE Combined School, Aylesbury The Governors of St Mary’s Church of England School are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader to build on the successes achieved by our current leadership team.  We are proud of our good OFSTED rating (2019) and our Good SIAMS rating (2018). We are looking for someone with high as...

Deputy Headteacher - Curzon C of E Combined School

Curzon School are looking for a deputy Headteacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, are you the right person for the role?
https://www.odbst.org.uk/curzon-deputy-headteacher

Deputy Headteacher - Curzon C of E Combined School The Governors are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join our vibrant staff team and embrace our Christian vision and values. We are looking for an excellent practitioner who will develop pupils’ learning to the full and support the Head teacher and the school on its journ...

Head of Governance

are looking for a Head of Governance to join our Shared Services Team. You will support our Trust & the local governing bodies of our academies, and lead the delivery of a high-quality and consistent governance to ODBST schools.
https://www.odbst.org.uk/head-of-governance

Head of Governance We are a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) formed as part of the commitment by the Diocese of Oxford to excellent education for academies.  Operating across Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, we are building a successful MAT attractive to both church and non-church schools.  We are currently a fami...

Deputy Headteacher - St Mary's CE Combined School, Aylesbury

One of our wonderful schools is looking for a dynamic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher...could you be right for the job?

https://www.odbst.org.uk/st-marys-deputy-headteacher

Deputy Headteacher - St Mary's CE Combined School, Aylesbury The Governors of St Mary’s Church of England School are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader to build on the successes achieved by our current leadership team.  We are proud of our good OFSTED rating (2019) and our Good SIAMS rating (2018). We are looking for someone with high as...

ODBST Newsletter Spring Edition 4

ODBST Newsletter Spring Edition 4:

Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust are proud to present Issue 4 of their termly newsletter. http://odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=180

ODBST Newsletter Spring Edition 4 The newsletter is distributed to all staff and parents via email. We are really enjoying communicating with our wider ODBST family so that we can share the news, achievements and celebrations from across our Trust. 

Great Horwood CofE School Ofsted Success

Congratulations to Great Horwood CofE School who were judged Good in their recent OFSTED inspection!

https://www.odbst.org.uk/bucks-schools-trust-odbst-ghw-ofsted-success

Great Horwood CofE School Ofsted Success On the 26th January, Great Horwood CofE School became the second Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust school to have an inspection by Ofsted since joining Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust. We would all like to offer our warmest congratulations to Ms Shaw, all of her team and their wonderful pupi...

Headteacher

Christ the Sower Ecumenical School are looking for a new Headteacher, are you what we are looking for?

https://www.odbst.org.uk/blog/?pid=32&nid=2&storyid=175

Headteacher Office Address: Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust, The Office, Moat Farm, Marsh Lane, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5UZ / Registered Address: Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GF|T: 01296 615308|E: [email protected]

ICT Manager

ODBST is looking for an ICT manager to join their growing Multi-Academy Trust. Could you be who we are looking for?

https://www.odbst.org.uk/blog/?pid=32&nid=2&storyid=170

ICT Manager Location: Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire with travel around the county as required.  Some flexibility to work from home.

ODBST Trust Schools fundraising

ODBST Trust Schools fundraising: A number of schools across the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust have taken part in fundraising activities last week. http://odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=174

ODBST Trust Schools fundraising St Johns CofE School, Lacey Green, wore yellow and blue on Wednesday as they spent the day reflecting and turned their thoughts to all those who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict. The pupils donated to First News Ukraine Schools Appeal. The money that First News raise will be go...

At Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust we pride ourselves in offering a rich programme of CDP to our schools and governors. We are very lucky to have excellent trainers working with us and some excellent sessions coming up this half term, starting with Aspirant Leaders tomorrow.

World Book Day

World Book Day: Last Thursday the family of Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust academies joined the rest of UK in celebrating World Book Day.

https://www.odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=173

World Book Day Last Thursday the family of Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust academies joined the rest of UK in celebrating World Book Day. On world book day, both teachers and pupils are invited to come to their educational setting dressed as their favourite book character.

Are you looking for a new challenge - we are looking for a Challenge Partner to join our wonderful school improvement team

https://www.odbst.org.uk/bucks-schools-trust-odbst-challenge-partner

Last Monday the reception children at St John's Lacey Green came in to find their classroom replaced with a crime scene, and a video from a "police officer" who had discovered the crime scene over the weekend and left them some evidence to help them in finding out who did it!

Using the evidence provided the children concluded that it was Goldilocks who committed the rime due to the porridge, the broken chair, a lock of blonde hair and ribbon. Throughout the course of the day the children were able to practice using their phonics skills to write, role-playing itch the peers, and they even got to make cctv to see if they could catch a glimpse of the perpetrator!

Back to school at Longwick

Back to school at Longwick: As we all return to school and work after Christmas and New Year,Longwick have been off to a flying start with so many activities for their wonderful pupils. http://odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=164

Back to school at Longwick As we all return to school and work after Christmas and New Year,Longwick have been off to a flying start with so many activities for their wonderful pupils.

ODBST Christmas Newsletter

ODBST Christmas Newsletter: Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust are proud to present Issue 3 of their termly newsletter. It is a merry looking Christmas issue! http://odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=160

ODBST Christmas Newsletter Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust are proud to present Issue 3 of  their termly newsletter. It is a merry looking Christmas issue!

Are you looking for a new challenge? ODBST is looking for a new Finance Officer, come and join our friendly team and wonderful schools!
https://www.odbst.org.uk/wwwodbstorguk/fianance-officer

Elmtree EFF (Friends and Families) have held their annual bedtime stories this week. The Teachers and staff stayed back and read bedtime favourites with hot chocolate and gingerbread men biscuits. Some children even designed their own pjs.

Head Teachers Forum

ODBST held their first Head Teachers Forum on Tuesday. Paula Shaw, of Great Horwood CofE School, led the group in a wonderful reflection on Advent. Her message was that we all need to exercise HOPE during this time of the year.

http://odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=156

Head Teachers Forum The Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust held their first Head Teachers Forum of the academic year on Tuesday. Paula Shaw, headteacher at Great Horwood Church of England School, led the headteachers and members of the Trusts senior leadership team in a wonderful reflection on Advent.

ODBST are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join their friendly team, provide financial support to the Trust and develop systems/administrative procedures.
Do you think it could be you?

odbst.org.uk/wwwodbstorguk/fianance-officer

ODBST Leadership Conference Success

ODBST Leadership Conference Success: Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust held their first annual Leadership Conference before half-term... http://odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=149

ODBST Leadership Conference Success Just before our schools broke up for half-term, Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust held their first annual Leadership Conference at the Lane End Conference Centre. It was a wonderful chance for the central team, Trustees, Head Teachers and Chairs of Governors to come together in person for the firs...

Great Horwood CofE School praised as Fantastic: A little over a week ago the school were treated to a visit from Buckingham MP Greg Smith. As reported in the Buckingham advertiser, Greg Smith was visiting the school to present for the schools' participation in the Skip2Bfit workshop.

http://odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=141

Venue Confirmed for ODBST Leadership Conference.

Taking place on Thursday 21st October, with exclusive use of Lane End Conference Centre’s Prestigious Pavilion building, the conference will be the first chance for our Headteachers, Trustees, Chair of Governors and Central Team to meet in person since the start of the pandemic. It is an event not to be missed!

For the full story visit our website:

https://www.odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=140

Woodside School, Amersham is looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join their high achieving two form entry junior school within the Oxford Diocese Buckinghamshire Schools Trust. Could you be who they are looking for?

http://odbst.org.uk/blog/?pid=32&nid=2&storyid=139

What have our schools been up to at the start of the new term?

What have our schools been up to at the start of the new term?: The Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust, and the schools in their Multi Academy Trust, were delighted to welcome their pupils back after the summer break. http://odbst.org.uk/news/?pid=87&nid=1&storyid=138

What have our schools been up to at the start of the new term? The Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust, and the schools in their Multi Academy Trust, were delighted to welcome their pupils back after the summer break.

Deputy Headteacher

Longwick Combined School is looking for a Deputy Headteacher. They are proud to be an inclusive and successful village school, serving their local community and numerous families beyond. With 200 pupils on roll, they strive to prepare every child for the challenges and changes of the future by enabling them to build strong foundations so that they can achieve the highest standards in their personal and academic development.

Could you be who they are looking for?

https://www.odbst.org.uk/longwick-deputy-headteacher

Deputy Headteacher PURPOSE OF THE POST: To support the Headteacher in providing professional leadership and effective management of the school and ensuring high quality education for all pupils. The Governing Body of Longwick Combined School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young....

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?
We are looking for a School Improvement Manager to join our friendly team and help our Multi Academy Trust provide the best possible outcomes for all it's children.

https://www.odbst.org.uk/wwwodbstorguk/sim

ODBST Summer Newsletter

ODBST's Summer Newsletter is now out!!

Have a read and see what we have been up to...

https://www.odbst.org.uk/bucks-schools-trust-odbst-summer-newsletter

ODBST Summer Newsletter Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust are proud to present Issue 2 of  their termly newsletter. It is a bumper summer edition.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a Governance Services Officer to join our small innovative team.

You would be supporting our academies local governing bodies and our Trust. It is an interesting role in a friendly and supportive team, helping to guide a growing organisation.
We are a multi-academy trust formed as part of the commitment by the Diocese of Oxford to excellent education for academies.
Operating across Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, we are building a successful MAT attractive to both church and non-church schools. We are currently a family of eleven schools with an ambitious and exciting programme of growth.

School Improvement Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?
We are looking for a School Improvement Manager to join our friendly team and help our Multi Academy Trust provide the best possible outcomes for all it's children.

https://www.odbst.org.uk/wwwodbstorguk/sim

School Improvement Manager Location: Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire with some flexibility to work from home.  Travel to school sites across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes is required.

ODBST Summer Festival 2021 – Bringing hope and happiness.
As the first week of the ODBST festival draws to a close, we have been in awe of the time and work that everyone has put in to coming up with inclusive and engaging activities that are being shared trust wide.
With 11 schools spread across Buckinghamshire and Milton-Keynes, and with very little contact having been able to take place between them for the last year due to Covid, the decision was made to run a two-week festival, across all our schools, to foster the spirit of community that is so close to the core of ODBST and its schools’ values.
The focus of the event has been creativity around the ideas of hope and happiness.
We have seen some wonderful art work so far and cannot wait to see the finished displays. There have been origami butterflies and doves brightening up receptions. Colourful pictures in the styles of Kadinsky, Quentin Blake, Eric Carle, Banksy and Patric Hughes. We have had bubbles, wristbands for pupils and staff, whole school picnics (which haven’t been possible in over a year), rainbows of hope and lots of laughter, we cannot wait to see what next week will bring.

Curzon CE School have recently held their School Science week, and it was a huge success!

This year’s school science days were spread over three days during the week, with each ‘bubble’ following a different theme. The children really enjoyed becoming scientists and learning how to care for our environment.

Barn Owls and Snowy Owls spent the day looking at earth worms. They tried their hand at worm charming and learnt how important worms are to the soil.

Years 3 and 4 studied plastics. They learnt a little about the history of plastics, how they are made and investigated how plastic microfibres can get into the food chain from clothing. They also learnt which plastics can be recycled.

Year 5 and 6 spent their day learning about carbon, looking at the carbon cycle and working out how much carbon is captured in some of the trees on the school grounds. They then investigated ways of reducing their own carbon footprint.

“This was the best science lesson ever-I loved collecting worms and watching them.” Amelia

Are you looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a Governance Services Officer to join our small innovative team.
You would be supporting our academies local governing bodies and our Trust.
It is an interesting role in a friendly and supportive team, helping to guide a growing organisation.
We are a multi-academy trust formed as part of the commitment by the Diocese of Oxford to excellent education for academies.
Operating across Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, we are building a successful MAT attractive to both church and non-church schools. We are currently a family of eleven schools with an ambitious and exciting programme of growth.

Today is . would like to say a huge thank you to all of the teachers and teaching assistants across all of our schools for the amazing work that they do every single day!

This last year has been nothing if not a challenge, and the staff in our schools have faced it head on, supporting our pupils and their families through home school and in the classroom.
Thank you!