Excellence in People & Leadership development

At the Great Schools Trust, we believe that the most important resource in any school is its people. From classroom teachers and classroom scholars & assistants to school leaders and operational teams, every colleague deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired to thrive.

We are proud to be recognised nationally for staff wellbeing and values. But for us, retention and recognition are just the beginning. Through our People Strategy Blueprint and People-Centred Leadership approach, we invest deliberately and consistently in every individual’s development.

Our commitment starts from day one — with protected weekly CPD time, protected weekly expert coaching time, clear career pathways and bespoke leadership programmes from ECT to Executive level. We ensure staff flourish through flexibility, workload reduction via CredimusAI, and access to world-class training through our regional NIOT campus and Institute of People, Character & Leadership (IPCL).

We do not just grow teachers — we grow leaders, specialists and changemakers. Our family of schools is bound together by a shared commitment to professional generosity, where expertise is developed and shared for the benefit of all.