We are a large Primary and Nursery School situated just off the ring road, Western Boulevard, approximately one mile from the City centre. We have 454 children on role in the school and nursery combined.  As a school we work hard to raise attainment and build on the successes of previous years. The building includes fifteen classrooms including Nursery and a computer suite. There is a main hall plus stage area and a dining hall. Children have the use of two playgrounds and a large grassed area that provides space for both play and sports activities.  The Nursery and Foundation Classes have their own dedicated enclosed play area.  The school has undergone re-organisation and in September 2012 became a larger school with our Nursery opening in February 2014. Classes in school are organised into Nursery, the Foundation 1 / Foundation 2, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. We have morning and afternoon Nursery classes, 2 Reception classes, 4 Key Stage 1 classes and 8 Key Stage 2 classes.   

We have an active and thriving Parent/Teacher Association, who organise a wide range of activities throughout the year. The annual Summer Fayre raises a substantial sum for extra equipment amongst other things and we also have a Bonfire Night party with Fireworks.  We have a good relationship with our local community, welcoming parents/carers and volunteers in to help. We are a highly multicultural, positive and friendly school where the children are well behaved and enjoy their learning.  We use assertive discipline positively.  Robert Shaw is a great place to work. This will be a good opportunity to work in a vibrant multicultural school.  

Robert Shaw Primary & Nursery School is a member of the Transform Trust and Teaching School Alliance

Transform will provide a school improvement structure. This will be a responsive and proactive service.

Schools supported by Transform will have access to education expertise, support and experience from across the growing Teaching School Alliance.

Within the Alliance is a core school improvement capability of 5 National Leaders of Education, 9 Local Leaders of Education, 2 National Leaders of Governance, 18 Specialist Leaders of Education, as well as 24 ITP/OTP facilitators and 5 Ofsted trained inspectors (AI).

Staff will be able to access a significant range of opportunities and professional development programmes. The Alliance is continuously developing capacity to accelerate school improvement and enable high quality learning and teaching. This will include:

·         School Direct Initial Teacher Training with outstanding partner, The University of Nottingham

·         Middle and Senior Leaders Development Programme

·         Bespoke Leadership courses

·         Bespoke Coaching programmes

·         Developing SEN practice

·         Improving Teacher Programme

·         Outstanding Teacher Programme

Transform Teaching School Alliance was approved by the Department of Education in March 2012, followed by the Academy Sponsor role in early 2013.

Further Information can be found at our Trust website http://www.transformtrust.co.uk/