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Jess Angell

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Head of Humanities at a new school in Reading. Interested in how students engage with historians in and out of the classroom. πŸ“šTrying πŸ¦‹ but still on X @Miss__Angell

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Over the moon to find out that our application for the University of Reading Teacher Research Grant Scheme was successful! We can’t wait to get planning our cultural capital trip & attend the networking event later this year. Thank you @uniofreading.bsky.social πŸ‘
#TeamMET

08.01.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Term, New Community Lecture! Absolutely buzzed that Dr Renshaw is returning to River Academy later this month for his lecture about Victorian Reading. FREE & open to all- come along! Thank you @uniofreading.bsky.social
for your continued support! πŸ‘
#TeamRiver #TeamMET
#HistoryTeacher

05.01.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can’t wait for our next FREE community lecture happening tomorrow with Prof Paddy Bullard from @uniofreading.bsky.social
Everyone welcome to attend @ River Academy! Come join us as we learn more about Austen & her connection to Reading
#JaneAusten #Free #CommunityEvent #TeamMET #TeamRiver

26.11.2025 17:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Our Community Lectures @ River Academy start again TOMORROW with Professor Musson 🚨
Prof Musson will explain local geographic developments & why there are so many new apartments in ReadingπŸ™οΈ πŸŒ‡EVERYONE welcome…& it’s FREE βœ…
#Geography
#TeamRiver
#TeamMET

05.11.2025 19:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟Our FREE Community Lectures @ River Academy start again next week when we welcome Professor Musson from the University of Reading!
Prof Musson will explain local geographic developments in Reading, read this article to find out more ⬇️
#TeamRiver
#TeamMET

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

30.10.2025 09:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have a bumper month of FREE Community Lectures at River Academy in November. Professor Musson will explain local geographic developments whilst Professor Bullard will teach us more about Jane Austen!

Can’t wait to get these restarted πŸ’ͺ

If you’re in the Reading area do come along! #TeamMET

09.10.2025 18:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Taking curriculum seriously Curriculum is all about power. Decisions about what knowledge to teach are an exercise of power and therefore a weighty ethical responsibility. What we choose to teach confers or denies power. To say ...

Today’s Hums department time was focused around @counsellc.bsky.social 2018 Impact article β€˜Taking curriculum seriously’.
Great to have #TeamHumanities engaging in reading & discussing what we mean by powerful curriculum design #TeamRiver #TeamMET

07.10.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is! Actually it is what we are starting with! πŸ‘

30.09.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thrilled to have this delivered at school! As a non specialist this is perfect for making sure I can have curriculum conversations with our Geographer. We’ve agreed on a chapter to read & discuss together in our next department meeting. Bravo @geogmum.bsky.social @jennnnnn.bsky.social πŸ‘πŸ—ΊοΈ
#TeamHums

30.09.2025 16:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Really enjoyed our Hums department meeting today. A focus on using choral response in a subject specific way. We read blogs by @claireharley.bsky.social @priteshraichura.bsky.social & @steplab.bsky.social module. All followed up by a discussion of how we are implementing it & how we can improve!

23.09.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Really enjoyed presenting today in Manchester for the @ttradioofficial.bsky.social event. Great to hear so many teachers across the Humanities presenting and lovely to meet new people! Lots of new ideas to bring back to the team
#TTRHums #Historyteacher #CPD #Humanities

20.09.2025 16:42 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Teachers Talk Humanities Free event for teachers of the Humanities by Teachers Talk Radio

✨ β€œEnriching your Humanities Curriculum through Extra-Curricular Opportunities”

Jess showed how learning beyond the classroom brings Humanities to life. From clubs to tripsβ€”big impact on students.

#EduTwitter #TTROnAir
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06.09.2025 07:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Excited toΒ speakΒ atΒ this *FREE* #TTRHumanities CPD event in September πŸ₯³ I’ll Β be talking about how to use extra-curricular opportunities to enrich your Humanities offer! Looking forward to hearing from the brilliant range of speakers & connect with other Humanities teachers πŸ‘

31.07.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fabulous day with EVERY single student taking part in β€˜My Home Town’ trip. Incredible that everyone got to explore their local area & make meaningful links to their curriculum & community! I LOVED showing off @readingmuseum.bsky.social to our Y7s. #SchoolTrip #Historyteacher #TeamRiver

17.06.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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King's birthday honours: Top gongs for northern trust CEOs 70 people with links to England's school system recognised

Delighted to see @counsellc.bsky.social recognised with an OBE. Where would we be without her wisdom on history, curriculum, assessment? She has profoundly shaped me as a history teacher and curriculum leader. schoolsweek.co.uk/kings-birthd...

14.06.2025 21:52 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic trip @royalholloway.bsky.social
today! We had a great time learning about the ancient world with Dr. Efi Spentzou & the Myth & Voice team. Love hearing the students’ thoughts: β€œMy favourite part of today was exploring the university & making new friends”
#Classics #AncientHistory

11.06.2025 19:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Really enjoyed having some time to get planning for our two trips focussed around the theme of β€˜home’. 1st: all our Y7s will explore the local area, including Reading Museum! The 2nd trip is with Dr. Efi Spentzou @ClassicsRHUL as part of the Myth & Voice project. Exciting times for our students πŸ‘

29.05.2025 15:42 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Merseyside HA The Voice for History

Exciting news for people in #Liverpool and #Merseyside! We now have a local branch of the @histassoc.bsky.social! If you are a #historian, #history #teacher, or just generally interested in history, feel free to join us! We're here on Bluesky: @merseysideha.bsky.social and online: merseysideha.co.uk

23.05.2025 17:13 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Amazing πŸ‘

23.05.2025 19:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Teacher of History - Maiden Erlegh School In Reading, Reading, Berkshire Closing date: Midnight, Sun 15th Jun, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

🚨Teacher of History Job Vacancy🚨 at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading. Lovely team & supportive HOD at this school which is part of ⁦the Maiden Erlegh Trust!
Brilliant work being done here πŸ‘
#History #Historyteacher #TeachingJobs

mynewterm.com/jobs/141886/...

23.05.2025 08:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come work in my school!

Cambourne Village College (Outstanding, expanding 6th form, lovely colleagues, excellent work-life balance, nice kids!) is looking for a new RPE teacher

#teaching #edujobs

Do circulate if you can.

08.05.2025 18:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is great @andrekeil.bsky.social Gutted to not be there!

08.05.2025 20:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Over 60 people attended our free lecture about Antarctica yesterday πŸ‘ Even more special was that Prem is from the local area - truly inspiring for our students & community to hear from him! Looking forward to planning more of these events for future years. #TeamHumanities #TeamRiver #TeamMET

30.04.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is happening ✨TODAY✨ No need to register- just come along. I’ve had a sneak peak at Prem’s notes & this is going to be a fantastic lecture! Everyone welcome @RiverAcReading πŸ¦­πŸ›°οΈ
#Community #Lecture #TeamHumanities
#Geography #TeamMET #TeamRiver

29.04.2025 06:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ””Join us next week (29th April) for a FREE community lecture in Reading! πŸ””
Our Y7s have been studying Antarctica and its wildlife so we can’t wait for @polarprem.bsky.social
to discuss his β€œSeals from Space" project & research πŸ¦­πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ά No need to register & open to ALL! #Geography #TeamMET #TeamRiver

22.04.2025 19:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Since 2022 when I became a subject lead for Humanities I have discovered just how powerful a rigorous, coherent RE curriculum can be and how much it underpins and complements other subjects. Important words from Richard Kueh here.

20.04.2025 15:49 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Brimming with positivity after yesterday’s room full of students & members of our community all engaging in a lecture about Ancient Greece βœ… Thank you Professor Aston!
#TeamRiver #TeamMET #historyteacher #community #AncientHistory

26.03.2025 07:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks David! Had over 60 attend - a mix of students, staff, members of the public so I’m happy with that! πŸ‘

25.03.2025 20:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happening TODAY @4pm #Free & open to all- no need to register! We can't wait to welcome you all & learn more about Ancient History …& pets!🐢🐱
#TeamMET #Rdguk #community #history #lecture #historyteacher

25.03.2025 07:37 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

They would have seen an incredible History team, well done! πŸ₯³

13.03.2025 20:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0