Year 10 and 11 pupils have been protesting at the dismissal of a mathematics teacher who had been at the school in Boyd Avenue, Southall, for 29 years. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said the offer was no longer on the table, so the decision on pay would now be made by the independent pay review body. "That should never have happened," she insisted. Some of my favourite subjects are PE and Drama and the facilities at Villiers are great. The following morning someone from the multi-academy trust (Mat) would be explaining to my staff that Id decided to leave to pursue a new consultancy. WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes mean for parents in England? It is common knowledge among Villiers School pupils and teachers that Juliet Strang has been trying to fire this particular teacher. Unions hailed her departure last week - following a 70 per cent vote of no confidence from staff - as a victory, and a press statement from the NUT said the news had been greeted with joyous relief. A statement from the school on Tuesday said: "Following the recent challenging and difficult events that have taken place at Villiers High School, a thorough investigation will be commissioned by the chair of governors into concerns that have been raised by all parties involved. He said all year groups were involved and that more pupils had been due to join the protest at lunchtime. Students locked out of Villiers High School for supporting teacher Experts advise ministers about teacher pay, based on factors such as vacancy rates and subject shortages. He made it sound as if he was doing me a favour. There are no minimum staffing rules, and heads can use agency staff or volunteers, who do not have to follow the curriculum. REBELLIOUS Villiers High School students gathered in Southall Park this morning before marching to the school in protest at the sacking of a popular teacher. Most of the students are protesting at the sacking. NEU members who teach in sixth-form colleges will also take part. But will it now be fixed? Girls' school music teacher sacked after 33 years for 'inappropriate Rush messages of support to [emailprotected], This article is over 12 years, 2 months old. Hundreds of pupils staged protests on Monday and last Friday after the teacher - who has not been officially named - was sacked following a disciplinary hearing. Villiers was judged "Outstanding" in every category in its latest . Results went up. Cookies page Jo. The physics teacher was sacked for gross misconduct from Fazakerley High School in Liverpool in April last year. 'I was pregnant when my partners heart stopped. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. We want students to be excellent learners and citizens who will make valuable contributions to their families and their community in the future. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, see our Students say that one pupil has already been threatened with expulsion after the protests. Our students leave with qualifications that will set them up for the world of work and further education. I believe this is a common period that new heads get when taking on a school needing to change. He also threatened to f***ing kill a pupil. | Villiers High School is in the top 30 schools in the UK for progress (+1.09) at GCSE and top 1% of schools for progress at Alevel and vocational level 3. Members of the NASUWT union who work in further-education colleges and school leaders from the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) union joined the strikes for the first time in the current dispute. A press release from the NUT said the pupil protest that finally triggered Ms Strangs departure was a united, peaceful and principled act of solidarity with a victimised teacher. The following morning someone from the multi-academy trust (Mat) would be explaining to my staff that Id decided to leave to pursue a new consultancy. A teachers disciplinary panel heard that Hoffman, 29, met the child while working at Marden High School in North Shields, though the contact between them developed after she left the school. t was the first day of term usually my favourite. An assistant music director at an all girls private school was sacked after 33 years of teaching for putting kisses on her "overly affectionate" emails to students, a tribunal heard. The Department for Education described it as a "fair and reasonable offer" and said that schools would receive an extra 2.3bn over the next two years. Nine teachers sacked from schools every MONTH for serious misconduct You can read two more articles on Tes for free this month if you register using the button below. If you have a local news story, share it with the rest of Southall, by using the contact form. Teaching at Villiers Feedback and Marking Statement Objective: Students receive regular, timely, personalised feedback which helps them to improve the quality of their work and make exceptional progress. Has served as a member of the Royal Societys Education Committee, and Committee of Inquiry into the Changing Learner Experience; School Improvement Partner and consultant to Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. Or so I thought. Unions want above-inflation increases, plus extra money to ensure any pay rises do not come from schools' existing budgets. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Villiers High School Sep 2017 - Present5 years 8 months Headteacher, Senior Deputy Headteacher THE SLOUGH AND EAST BERKSHIRE C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Sep 2012 - Jul 20174 years 11 months. Hes one of the nicest teachers here. Is climate change killing Australian wine? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Music teacher Harry White, 37, told a student to buy slutty underwear. All visitors to the school comment positively on the warmth of welcome, the harmonious atmosphere and the focused attitude of our students. The school is a beautiful Grade 2 Listed building and we have undertaken a comprehensive refurbishment plan to upgrade all the classrooms and IT facilities. Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave Sudan. Villiers is a highly successful 11-19 co-educational school and has just been judged OUTSTANDING in every category by Ofsted. Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. According to the National Union of Teachers 300 people attended a community meeting on Sunday regarding the matter. Teachers in those unions have also been taking action short of a strike since October 2022, which includes refusing to provide lunchtime supervision or to attend meetings held outside working hours. The NEU has issued guidance which says it will support arrangements for head teachers to "provide the minimum level of teaching staff needed" on strike days so GCSE and A-level students can attend school for revision activities or exam practice. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I didnt know if he would survive', London's most expensive renting areas as rooms cost 1000 a month, The Kings Coronation Concert to feature a Union Flag, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave Sudan. Every agency that came to look at our challenging school Ofsted, the local authority, the representatives from the regional schools commissioner all thought we were doing well. The NAHT, the NASUWT, the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO), the Ulster Teachers' Union (UTU) and the NEU took part in the strike on 26 April. We have grown considerably in size and popularity over the last few years, a reflection of our high standards and our fantastic achievements. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Lack of education at Villiers High School - Southall News Teachers in England in the NASUWT union and members of the NAHT union will be reballoted on strike action. Teachers' salaries in England fell by an average of 11% between 2010 and 2022, after taking inflation into account, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says. but this may affect how the website functions. She said: "There are no protests but we do not have year 10 and 11 at school today. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. One pupil who had helped organise Tuesday's demonstration claimed up to 500 pupils had skipped lessons to protest at the school gates. Safeguarding The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Villiers High School - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted Hundreds of pupils staged another protest outside Villiers High School in Southall at the sacking of a respected teacher who had been at the school for 29 years over "child protection issues". She said the leaks were part of an "orchestrated campaign to wind up students" and said the school, which has a total of nearly 1,230 pupils, was looking into its legal position. One student said, We met this morning and have been out all day. After a long dispute over management bullying at the school, the head teacher has still not returned. I wasnt ever going to return to the school I loved, had built up and spent more time at than home. Students began their protest at 0800 GMT after hearing about the dismissal. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Students, teachers and support staff come from all over the world and we can all learn new and interesting things from each other. The male teacher was sacked from Villiers High School in Southall on Monday after an internal investigation, headteacher Juliet Strang said. Can parents take time off and what else do you need to know? 2023 BBC. In todays school system competition is all, improvement must be rapid or its seen as failure, and the headteacher must use whatever method is required for the sake of the academy chain. Some parents may only be told about a closure on the morning itself, once staff numbers are known. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It was a lie. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I didnt know if he would survive', London's most expensive renting areas as rooms cost 1000 a month, The Kings Coronation Concert to feature a Union Flag, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave Sudan. Hundreds of pupils walked out of lessons in protest at the sacking. Unlike the high performing school down the road, I would not prevent year 12s returning to year 13 who had failed to attain particular grades in AS exams. I say theres nothing better than Villiers. Head teacher Juliet Strang said that the teacher was sacked on Monday after an internal investigation. Most of the students were year 10 and 11 students aged between 14 and 16. A teacher is understood to have been suspended from Clyde Valley High School after allegedly making inappropriate remarks about members of the royal family A TEACHER has received a. I am delighted to be the Headteacher of Villiers High School. This is not the first attempt to sack him. Adam Evans made crude. My family and I are getting great support from the school and there is always someone we can talk to. Classroom teachers were paid an average of 38,982 in the 2021-22 school year in England, 39,009 in Wales and 40,026 in Scotland. Jo Nicholls told . Read our Privacy Policy to find out more.
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