Deputy Head at @HighcliffeSch, Computer Science teacher, Daddy to two amazing children thanks to my amazing wife!
Joined February 2011
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Mr Downs retweeted
3 May 2025
Great school, awesome head....change lives! This is a brilliant opportunity.
3 May 2025
You know you want to apply!! If you're passionate about inspiring students through sport and physical activity and ready to lead a dynamic PE department, we’d love to hear from you! thebourneacademy.com/page/?t…
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Mr Downs retweeted
24 Sep 2024
We are seeking to appoint a Design and Technology Technician to support and work with our high achieving Design Technology Department in outstanding facilities.
Please head to the link below for more information and to apply:
highcliffe.school/Vacancies
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Mr Downs retweeted
2 Feb 2024
The HISP Multi Academy Trust INSET Day has begun at Highcliffe! We are currently enjoying an amazing keynote from Bennie Kara, whilst 64 Science Technicians are registered and ready to go for the SLP Technician Conference.
#OneTrustOurTrust #BetterTogether #Partnershipsmatter
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Mr Downs retweeted
14 Sep 2023
Applications for the October cohort NPQs are still open. Follow the link to have a look at what is on offer at the Highcliffe Hub:
hispteachingschoolhub.org/pa…
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Mr Downs retweeted
6 Jun 2023
An introduction to computer systems, networking & security in GCSE computer science: Take your first steps towards teaching GCSE computer science and establish a foundational knowledge base of concepts, terminology & classroom practice.
Link to sign up: ncce.stem.org.uk/cpd/524514/…
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Mr Downs retweeted
25 May 2023
The DfE has updated the Targeted Support Fund offer for the 23/24 academic school year. Each teacher or leader you employ who takes an NPQ this upcoming academic year will be granted the below fee accordingly
For more information, visit bestpracticenet.co.uk/npq
@bestpracticenet
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Mr Downs retweeted
25 May 2023
Sign up your ECTs for our efficient and high-quality ECF and Appropriate Body services and benefit from joining an extensive network of over 350 schools across Hampshire, Isle of Wight,Southampton, Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and the New Forest. Find out more via ecf@hisptsh.org
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Mr Downs retweeted
18 May 2023
Highcliffe Hub and our Science Learning Partnership are hosting two CPD events in June for primary school science leaders & teachers.
You can discover more and book your place here:
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Mr Downs retweeted
23 May 2023
We are seeking an outstanding music teacher to join us at Highcliffe School.
Visit highcliffe.school/Vacancies for more details.
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Mr Downs retweeted
5 May 2023
🚨Amazing role on my team🚨AHT for Behaviour and Culture hampshire.education-jobs.org…
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Mr Downs retweeted
3 May 2023
We are searching for people to join our team!
The following vacancies are available:
Teacher of Business Studies
Cover Supervisor
Pastoral Lead
Teaching Assistant
Minibus Driver
Visit highcliffe.school/Vacancies for more details.
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Mr Downs retweeted
5 May 2023
We are taking part in the The Schools’ Analyst Competition! This competition enables students to demonstrate and expand on existing chemistry knowledge and skills through practical experiments based on relevant problems.
#rscsac23 @RoySocChem @doctorgraeme
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Mr Downs retweeted
5 May 2023
A lot has been going on in School this afternoon to celebrate the King's Coronation!
At lunch, students enjoyed a picnic on the field as well as a concert performed by their peers 🇬🇧👑
#Coronation #KingCharlesIII
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Mr Downs retweeted
22 Mar 2023
Today we welcomed local secondary school science specialists for the Science Learning Partnership Secondary CPD. Steve Smith delivered a great session on the Secondary Science OFSTED Review and how the science curriculum can move towards excellence.
#SLP #HighcliffeHub
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Mr Downs retweeted
20 Feb 2023
On Monday the 6th of February, we were delighted to be a part of the @hisp_mat trust-wide Inset Day. T&L highlights included sessions on Disciplinary Literacy and Ratio of Participation. Fantastic to see so may of our own home-grown talent presenting, too!
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Mr Downs retweeted
12 Feb 2023
At HISP, we're committed to ensuring our schools maintain their unique personalities whilst we work with them.
Our aim is to build partnerships, offering our support and expertise while also respecting the presence a school will already have within its local community.
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Mr Downs retweeted
6 Feb 2023
It's time to be outward looking. It's time to listen to each other and build partnerships. It will make us stronger and bring better times for our learners. A strong message this morning from @amandaparry10 and @WomenLeadEdu as they opened @hisp_mat Inset. #movingforwardtogether
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6 Feb 2023
Wonderful to be at our first whole trust INSET day today and being part of an organisation that makes such a difference #movingforwardtogether
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Mr Downs retweeted
25 Jan 2023
Join us for one of our upcoming school experience days. We are offering Primary and Secondary School experience days. Our next date is 22nd February 2023.
Sign up here: lnkd.in/dB_KuuXY
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