JOIN OUR TEAM - KITCHEN ASSISTANT 🍳🥗

Are you reliable, enthusiastic, and keen to help provide nutritious meals and a great dining experience for students? We’d love for you to join us as a Kitchen Assistant!

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting... our catering team with basic food preparation, maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene, and serving pupils in a positive, welcoming environment.

⏰ Applications close 8th November!

View full details and apply here:
https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c/applicationform/jobpost/203486?aisId=12&rmId=3353&qc=1&d=9a2fa6dc151d793b3a9f5b00b208c1fb67871cf9&src=2

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⚽ Y11 FOOTBALLERS SHINE IN CUP DRAMA! ⚽

What a game! Last week, our Y11 boys' football team faced Macmillan in a high-stakes double-header fixture, competing simultaneously in both the Cleveland County Cup and the National Cup. 🏆

🔥 Match Highlights:
• Fast ...Start: DHA dominated the opening 10 minutes with great pressure, though missing a few early chances.
• Macmillan Take the Lead: Macmillan settled into the game and struck first.
• DHA Fight Back: James C produced some brilliant football to win a penalty, which Bobby H calmly converted to bring DHA level!
• Late Drama: Macmillan took the lead once again and seized control as the final whistle approached. But with just one minute on the clock, a long DHA throw-in into Macmillan's final third caused panic in the box—allowing Bobby H to pounce for his second goal of the match and send the game to penalties! ⚽⚽

🎯 Shootout Thriller (10–9):
In a nail-biting penalty shootout, Bradley B made a spectacular save to prevent Macmillan from taking the win, setting up Jacob H to step up and score the decisive penalty!

🙌 Next Stop:
With this epic win, DHA advances to the Semi-Finals of the Cleveland County Cup and the 3rd Round of the National Cup!

An incredible effort and relentless determination from the lads. Well done, team! 👏🔴⚽

🏫WE'RE HIRING - LEARNING MANAGER (PART-TIME)🏫

Are you proactive, supportive, and ready to make a real difference in students' lives? We’re looking for a Learning Manager to join our Deep Support team at Dyke House Academy! (2 days per week – Monday & Tuesday)
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In this impactful role, you’ll track student progress, coordinate targeted interventions, and work alongside families to help every child succeed.

View full details and apply here: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/203407?aisId=12&rmId=3353

⏰ Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 1st November 2026

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WE'RE HIRING - TEACHING ASSISTANT

Every child deserves support to reach their full potential—could you be the one to help them get there? 💙

Dyke House Academy is looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant team. If you're eager to build student ...confidence, deliver targeted learning support, and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 1st November
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/202500?aisId=12&rmId=3353

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💚COMMUNITY SUPPORT 💚

If you or someone you know is looking for extra support, warm spaces, or affordable ways to stretch the weekly food budget, help is available across Hartlepool.

The Hartlepool Food Partnership has put together an updated guide detailing local food ...projects, warm hubs, and low-cost grocery schemes available right across town:

🥣 Free Hot Meals & Warm Spaces: Hot meals, warm spaces, and social sessions at venues including St Aidan's Kitchen, Wharton Trust, FoodCycle, Hornby Park, and West View Baptist Church.
🛒 No-Cost Food & Pantries: Free groceries and community pantries available at the Salaam Centre, Poolie Time Emporium, Kilmarnock Road Centre, and Community Hub South.
🛍️ Low-Cost Food Clubs & Groceries: Budget-friendly shopping options and food bag schemes like The Bread & Butter Thing, Hartlepool Community Grocery, and local community shops.
🆘 Emergency Food & Financial Advice: Referral support via Hartlepool Foodbank, Advice@Hart, and Hartlepool Borough Council’s Hardship Advice.

📍 Find Your Local Hub:
Check out the image above to find venues, opening times, and locations on the map. 📲 For full details, updates, or hardship support, visit:
🌐 Food Guide: hartlepoolfoodpartnership.co.uk
🌐 Financial & Hardship Support: hartlepool.gov.uk/hardship-support

🍩 Hard work, commitment, and turning up every day always pay off! We want to say a massive well done to our Attendance Champtionship winners:

🥇 Mr Palmer's Y8 tutor group – 98.23%
🥇 Miss Liddle's Y11 tutor group – 97.95%

Attending school consistently ...builds great habits for the future, and we are so proud of the effort and teamwork both tutor groups have shown. Taking home today's donut reward was truly well deserved!

👀 What's Next?
The Tutor Championship resets next half term! Everyone starts back on a level playing field, with the next winners claiming their treat on 17th December. Keep your eyes peeled for what prize is in store!❄️🧣☃️🍫☕️

Congratulations to both tutor groups—we are so proud of your achievement! Keep leading the way! 🏆🎉