The Howard Academy Trust

25/12/24 19:00:0724 Dec 2025

Merry Christmas from The Howard Academy Trust! As we approach the festive season, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to all our staff, pupils, and their families for their incredible hard work, dedication, and support throughout the year. 2025 has been a year marked by achievements, challenges, and growth, and each of you has contributed to making this year truly special. Whether in the classroom, in our communities, or behind the scenes, your efforts make The Howard Academy Trust a place where everyone can thrive. As we head into the Christmas break, we hope you all enjoy some well-deserved rest, time with loved ones, and the chance to recharge for the exciting year ahead. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Congratulations again to our Christmas Card Competition winner, Clara from Thames View Primary School. With warmest regards, The Howard Academy Trust Team

25/12/19 19:00:0619 Dec 2025

As we reach the end of a busy and successful term, we are delighted to share our latest Newsletter, celebrating the fantastic work taking place across The Howard Academy Trust. Highlights include pupils' engagement with Science Focus Weeks, visits from inspirational speakers and MPs, and we mark a major milestone at Waterfront UTC, where Rochester and Strood MP Lauren Edwards officially opened the UTC's new T-Level suite. The development is a valuable step forward for post-16 education in Medway, helping shape the next generation of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. As we close the term, we would like to wish all pupils, staff and families a wonderful Christmas break and a very happy New Year. We look forward to continuing this exciting journey together in 2026. Read our Term 2 Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/THATT2Newsletter2025 Catch up with our Newsletter archive here: https://www.thatrust.org.uk/newsletters

25/12/17 17:30:0017 Dec 2025

The Abbey School is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Head of Business Studies to join our team from April 2026. This is a full-time, permanent leadership role, offering an excellent opportunity to lead and develop the Business Studies department across KS4 and KS5. The role includes: - Leading and managing the Business Studies department - Delivering inspiring lessons and supporting students to achieve their full potential - Mentoring and supporting departmental staff - Contributing to the wider school strategy and curriculum development We are looking for someone who: - Has strong subject expertise in Business Studies - Can inspire and engage students with high expectations - Demonstrates leadership, vision and creativity in curriculum delivery Contract and benefits: - Full-time, permanent position - Salary: STPC Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR2c allowance - £5,000 recruitment incentive (£2,500 after 6 months, £2,500 after 1 year) - Professional development and wellbeing support via The Howard Academy Trust, including CPD afternoons, Employee Assistance Programme, health checks, flu jabs, discounted gym membership and collaborative trust-wide initiatives If you are passionate about Business Studies education and leadership, and want to make a real difference to students' learning, we'd love to hear from you. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149893/EDV-2025-AS-85969 #EducationJobs #BusinessStudies #SchoolLeadership #AbbeySchool #JoinTHAT #FavershamJobs

25/12/09 19:00:049 Dec 2025

This summer, The Howard Academy Trust invested over £1.3 million across our schools to enhance facilities, strengthen health and safety, and create inspiring learning environments. While much of the work focused on essential behind-the-scenes improvements, the Trust also delivered high-impact projects that directly support teaching and learning. Highlights include: Deanwood Primary School: new EYFS area, outdoor learning space, and cookery kitchen Miers Court Primary School: transformed atrium into a dynamic learning hub The Howard School: upgraded Wi-Fi, refurbished toilets, new safeguarding fence, and enhanced entrances Hurstmere School: fully replaced IT infrastructure and secure Wi-Fi network These fully funded projects reflect our commitment to providing safe, modern, and inspiring spaces where pupils can thrive and achieve their potential. #Education #SchoolImprovement #CapitalInvestment #TheHowardAcademyTrust #LearningEnvironment #FacilitiesDevelopment #DigitalLearning #EducationInKent #KentEducation