“Collaboration allows us to know more than we are capable of knowing ourselves.”

Rebecca Butters, Headteacher

Welcome to Rugby Free Primary

School

Rugby Free Primary is a 4 – 11 school serving pupils from the local community. The school opened in 2015 with just 42 pupils in Reception and will reach its full capacity with 420 pupils from Years R – 6 in September 2021.

The school is part of the Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow (LT2) Trust. Our sister school in the Trust is Rugby Free Secondary School which is located on the other side of Rugby to us. The Trust and our Local Governing Body provide us with the support and challenge to grow and develop.

RFPS was set up as a free school by LT2 and is an academy. This means we are free from local authority control and are financed directly by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). However, we work very closely with Warwickshire Local Authority to ensure that our pupils and their families are fully supported. We are a non-selective and non-denomination school and welcome pupils of all genders, religions, faiths and backgrounds. As an academy, we don’t have to but we choose to follow the National Curriculum. We have Ofsted inspections and statutory assessments like all other state schools and are governed by the same laws e.g. admissions, SEND etc

We work closely with other schools in the local area and are part of the Hillmorton Teaching School Alliance. We also liaise closely with local nurseries and secondary schools to ensure effective transition for our pupils.

Our Core Values

Link to our Ofsted Inspection Report

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Working at RFPS

“I love working at RFPS because the team want the best for every child.”

It is an exciting time to be working as part of the RFPS family, and as part of our trust Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow. RFPS opened in 2015. 

Our school is committed to providing success for all of its students, and providing a workplace that supports its staff, to ensure they are able to work to the best of their ability for our students every day.

You won’t find teachers and staff anywhere else who are as committed to a school’s purpose and supporting its success. Relationships are at the heart of RFPS and underpin our new core values.... and we are always looking for dedicated staff who share our ethos and demonstrate our values. 

The wellbeing of staff is a priority here at RFPS and we have developed a wellbeing commitment for all staff. This is monitored by our Wellbeing group and regularly reviewed with all staff. 

Staff Wellbeing Commitment at RFSS 

At RFPS the senior leadership and Trust Board are committed to protecting and preserving positive staff wellbeing. RFPS is a people-centred school that places relationships at the core of its culture and ethos.

Kindness

·       We regularly give ‘shout outs’ for staff who have gone above and beyond and demonstrated an exceptional display of one of our values

·        We encourage and try to support flexible working requests and promote ‘family values’ as something that makes the workforce distinctive.

·        We try to ensure staff have the opportunity to attend personal events or celebrations when requested and within agreed time frame.

Collaboration

·       We have an active Staff Wellbeing committee who meet regularly to discuss staff wellbeing and workload.

·        We provide all new staff with a ‘buddy’ to provide support and advice.

·        We plan a variety of staff social events across the year.

·        We provide staff with a free lunch on the day of their duty.

·        We have regular staff breakfasts, provide food on all CPD days and occasional treats such as Pizza!

Curiosity

·       We invest heavily in staff CPD and both promote and support opportunities to develop staff.

·        We provide opportunities for all staff to network and visit other schools to improve their practice and share great ideas.

Respect

·       We have a Staff Room, where staff can meet, work and even socialise

·        Each faculty has its own staff work room

·        We have regular appraisal conversations to discuss career progression

Resilience

·       We promote resilience through our reflective CPD pathways.

·        We have an area in the staff room dedicated to wellbeing which is used to promote health and wellbeing.

·        We share weekly health and wellbeing information. 

Endeavour

·       Promote a work life balance by being considerate when sending emails and holding meetings. 

Benefits of working with LT2 Trust, include:

·        Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually in line with the trust's performance appraisal process.

·        A first-class pension scheme with either the Local Government Pension Scheme or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

·        An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Education Support. The EAP is a confidential, 24/7 employee support service with a range of features from counselling sessions, a dedicated coaching service for line managers and financial/legal/practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues.  

·        Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave for employees who meet the relevant criteria

·        Commitment to staff personal development

·        Career opportunities for staff to develop and progress their careers within a growing trust

·        An extensive resource library

Safeguarding

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow (LT2) is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. LT2 is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.

Contact Details

If you would like any further information about the Rugby Free Primary School or current vacancies, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Charlotte Cole on:

Phone: 01788 222088

Email: office@rugbyfreeprimary.co.uk

Website: https://www.rugbyfreeprimary.co.uk/working-for-us  

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