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Feel the difference - Introducing our new recruitment video

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Feel the difference - Introducing our new recruitment video

We're delighted to introduce our brand new recruitment video, made in partnership with Carmel Jane Films. The video features pupils and staff from across all six of our schools and we could not be prouder of what we've produced.

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SWECET Spotlight: Celebrating the achievements of women this International Women’s Day!

This International Women’s Day, SWECET Spotlight showcases the remarkable contributions of women across its schools.

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Placing creativity at the core of education

Neil Moore, Department Leader of Cross-Curricular Studies and Media at William Edwards School spoke to us about the importance of art and creativity in schools within South West Essex Community Education Trust (SWECET).

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Class teacher Cheri shares her personal development at SWECET

Cheri Charles, a Class Teacher shares her personal development journey at Stiffords Clays Primary School, part of SWECET.

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Celebrating International Day Of Education: hear from our teaching community

On International Day of Education, we are proud to offer you a glimpse into SWECET's teaching community and the reasons they love to teach.

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SWECET Leadership Programme Culminates with British Intelligence Officer, John Taylor

In a grand finale to the SWECET Leadership Programme, attendees enjoyed a captivating session with British Intelligence Officer, John Taylor.

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We spoke to Chelsea, Assistant Headteacher about her career progression at SWECET

Hear from Chelsea, Assistant Headteacher at Chadwell St. Marys as she talks all things career progression at SWECET.

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Read a testimonial from Jack Lloyd, Head of School at Stifford Clays Primary School

Jack shares why he chose to teach and how SWECET helped him find his feet with lots of opportunities in his journey into leadership.

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Hear from India Howlett and her career development supported by SWECET

India talks about being supported by SWECET with numerous career development opportunities.

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"The Trust gives me the resources I need to inspire every student." - A testimonial from RE Lead at Orsett Heath Academy

Jenna, RE Lead at Orsett Heath Academy told us about the incredible opportunities she has had since joining.

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We spoke with Hera, IMA scholarship-awarded Maths Teacher at William Edwards School

From an A-Level Math Tutor in Hungary to being awarded an IMA scholarship in the UK, we chatted with Hera about her career growth.

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Enjoy a brand new electric vehicle for less with our new leasing scheme

Our Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme is now available, which will see employees who embrace the initiative receive a brand-new EV car, as part of our collaboration with Octopus Energy.

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The end is in sight for our Early Careers Teachers' two-year induction

We are proud of our first cohort of Early Careers Teachers (ECTs), who are coming to the close of their journey after working incredibly hard.

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Launch of Perkbox to reward our colleagues

South West Essex Community Education Trust is offering its employees a free Perkbox membership to support their physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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Brand new Thurrock school unveils new name and logo

The new academy, which will be located on land to the north west of Stanford Road in Grays, will be called Orsett Heath Academy. The Academy’s new logo can be seen below.

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Another strong set of GCSE results at William Edwards

Once again pupils at William Edwards School have achieved a very strong set of results, outperforming nation averages across many key measures and subjects.

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