EMPLOYMENT WITH CONNECT!

Work with us

Connect Academy Trust schools are not only brilliant places to learn – they’re also great places to work.

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At Connect, we appreciate the contribution of every staff member. From teachers and classroom assistants to the many other roles that make a school run smoothly, everyone is valued.

This care for our staff is underpinned by our trust’s effective system of management, where every employee has access to the support they need. Plus, our positive and forward-thinking approach is reflected in excellent professional development opportunities.

Staff development

The people who make a school run from day to day are an essential ingredient in its success. That’s why we make professional development one of our top priorities. We invest to ensure that our staff are skilled, engaged and supported for the crucial jobs they all do.

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Job vacancies

There’s a diverse range of job roles across each of our schools. From teaching and support to administrative and maintenance jobs, we have positions to suit people with a variety of skill sets. If you share Connect’s passion for providing a positive and inspiring school experience, why not apply to work with us.

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"As a new headteacher into the trust, I value the collaborative ethos that runs through the central and leadership team. This allows me to utilise the expertise of the colleagues beyond our school."

Susie Carroll

Headteacher

“The Trust and its schools are connected. It is a collaborative way of working whilst schools still have lots of autonomy.”

Hayley Gilbride

Headteacher

“Whilst all schools invest in the trust values, each school is encouraged to develop and deliver the curriculum in their unique way.”

Susie Carroll

Headteacher

“There are great opportunities for staff to develop and grow, and we have an innovative approach to appraisal that increases staff ownership.”

Claire Hardisty

Headteacher

“The great teamwork and collaboration means that all schools contribute towards and benefit from Trust-wide support.”

Samantha Barker

Headteacher

Find out more about the benefits of working for a Connect school.

What we do for school staff
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