At XP Gateshead, we believe that every child can achieve extraordinary things – and every adult in the building plays a part in making that happen.

We’re looking for a Pastoral Lead and a Learning Coach. We need people who are passionate about helping young people thrive. Someone who brings positivity and the belief that relationships are the foundation of great learning.

If you want to make a real difference, work in a strong and supportive team, and be part of a school that values kindness, collaboration and creativity – this is the place for you.

Find out more about both roles here:

https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-learning-coach-teaching-assistant/

https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-pastoral-leader-phase-leader/

If you’re looking for a role where your organisational skills and dedication can make a real difference, XP Trust is the place for you – find out more here and apply!

https://xptrust.org/xp-trust-central-trust-team-administrator/

Beautiful work this week

Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!

To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

Top of the Blogs

Reception Christmas Performance @ Green Top

KS1 Pride of Plover @ Plover

Year 4 Carols at ASDA @ Carcroft School

Crew Pasteur catch up @ XP

3SG Christmas art @ Norton Juniors

Enrichment Superstars @ XP East

Weekly update @ XP Gateshead

A Twinkly Nativity to Remember @ Norton Infants

Share your stories with us!

We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.

It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.

Write to us at [email protected] –  we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!

Making History Together: Y4 Presentation of Learning

Our recent Presentation of Learning was a spectacular success, buzzing with creativity and collaboration! It was wonderful to welcome families into the classroom to dive deeper into our Roman history topic. Inspired by the intricate floor designs of ancient Roman villas, students and their loved ones worked side-by-side to create their own stunning, colourful mosaics.

Using vibrant tiles, our young artists explored patterns, symmetry, and craftsmanship, bringing history to life with every piece they placed. The concentration and teamwork in the room were palpable as parents and children shared ideas, discussed designs, and glued down their tesserae.

Beyond just an art project, this session was a celebration of shared learning. It allowed our students to share their work from this current expedition. Needless to say, the finished tiles are vibrant and unique —a perfect lasting memento of a fantastic community event. Thank you to everyone who joined us to get creative!

Find out more and apply here to #JoinOurCrew

https://xptrust.org/were-looking-for-a-cleaner-at-xp-doncaster/

This term, the English curriculum focused on narrative composition. Using Lynne Cherry’s The Great Kapok Tree as a stimulus, students produced pro-conservation stories targeted at an infant audience. The unit culminated in an assessment where 5CC planned and drafted a ‘lost in the rainforest’ narrative.

Students were required to incorporate specific grammatical features, including direct speech, expanded noun phrases, and similes. The drafting process included structured peer critique, allowing students to correct errors and enhance narrative tension.