Mark Rayner

Privileged to be Headteacher of brilliant Catholic secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent. Also keen Palace fan and home gym goer!

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@MartinSLewis I am 55 in May 2028. I have a Teachers pension. I have contacted them directly but seem unsure or vague. I really want to go at 55. Do you know if I can access my pension.

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@Thinkingschool2 100%

[Cheshire Football Association @Cheshire_FA]

Today marks the final day of #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, as we share stories from players involved in football within Cheshire. Here are June and Samuel's stories...

Cheshire FA is proud to continue challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

[Marc with a C @MarcWilliams22]

Outside the box
Dives in the box

Yet VAR rules it a pen and red card. Corruption at its highest.

[Andy Brown @brown_andrew86]

I really hope this proves to be wrong. Schools with high levels of PP, SEND, & low PA are already challenging places to work.l. If the below is substantiated, I fear for the impact this will have on recruitment & retention for schools that need great staff more than ever.

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@M_J7817 Trevor Aylott

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@Crouch199028 Thank God for some common sense, concerned that entitlement is taking over. Agree with your comments in thread

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@WozzaJ5 @alsagertown_fc First time watching @alsagertown_fc . Good summary. Enjoyed the performance and afternoon. I would add missed chances at 3-2 up proved costly.

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

❌ Exclusive: Vital construction work on schools involved in England’s biggest PFI deal could be left incomplete, despite a council pumping in £3.5 million of its own money to fill a funding shortfall
https://t.co/ZYPQ5JV5OH

[Crystal Palace F.C. @CPFC]

At a time when we should be celebrating our victory in the Community Shield at Wembley, the decision by UEFA and followed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport shows that sporting merit is rendered meaningless.

Full statement 👇

#CPFC

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@LamineRole Kenny Sansom

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@CPFC Now, just let us know when Community Shield is being played, please!

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@Strickomaster Terrible idea. It’s our last chance to have line of sight on our most vulnerable students. Will not help destinations. Results day is so much more than giving out results, it’s about sharing joy and supporting all. The most vulnerable will be affected the most.

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@SchoolsWeek Terrible idea. Our last chance to have line of sight on our most vulnerable students. Will not help destinations. Results day is so much more than giving out results, it’s about sharing joy and supporting all. The most vulnerable will be affected the most

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@Jaynoskifunds .

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@Headteacherchat Unbelievable

[STMCA @StThomasMoreCA]

We are recruiting!

Head of Department - Design & Technology
MPS/UPS + TLR2b

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic educator with a passion for Design and Technology? Required for September 2025, we are seeking a talented Head of Department for DT to inspire and encourage our students to achieve their full potential within Technology. The successful candidate will play an active role within middle leadership, providing professional leadership for DT across all key stages as well as a broad enrichment offer to inspire students.

We warmly welcome applications from all denominations.

https://t.co/SN3MUoMVmk
Closing Date: 9am - Thursday 27th March 2025

[STMCA @StThomasMoreCA]

Our 6th form David Campbell Soccer School students have now returned from an incredible 2 week Football experience in Portugal, packed with unforgettable moments, valuable learning opportunities and memories to last a lifetime!

From competitive fixtures against top Portuguese Teams such as Benfica FC to exclusive stadium tours at Sporting Lisbon FC, this trip was truly one-of-a-kind.
Thank you to everyone at our European Partner Turing and our Partner Schools for making their dreams come true!!!

[Mark Rayner @Head_MarkRayner]

@jd_routledge inspiring @StThomasMoreCA Sixth Form students as the first speaker at the @Trinity6FC leadership conference. #aspire2bmore