A Great Education For Every Child

Pathway Trust brings together the CSET and TPLT family of schools, building on our shared values, strengths and ambition to provide a great education for every child. 

Each of our schools has a unique identity and ethos, reflecting the diverse communities that we serve across the West of England. 

We work in collaboration to address the challenges that are common across schools, sharing resources and expertise to enable all pupils and staff to flourish.

Our ambition to provide a great education for every child is supported by six strategic aims:

• Improving outcomes for pupils, schools and communities
• Connecting classrooms, curriculum and pedagogy
• Enabling all pupils to achieve and flourish
• Developing staff expertise, opportunity and collaboration
• Investing in our schools
• Growing our trust

Our Values and Pathway Behaviours

At Pathway Trust, we know that our people make the greatest difference to the lives of our pupils. We want colleagues to feel valued, supported and able to thrive. Working in schools and across the trust can be demanding, so we take a solution‑focused approach to removing barriers and making everyday working life easier.

We are committed to creating a positive colleague experience where everyone can enjoy their work, develop professionally and contribute to our shared success. Our values and Pathway Behaviours guide how we work together: 

  Curiosity - We challenge assumptions and seek opportunities to grow.

  Courage - We do the right thing and are willing to try new approaches.

  Compassion - We care deeply about our students, colleagues and communities.

These behaviours sit alongside our commitment to being pupil and people centred, acting with integrity, being innovative, striving to be best in class, and taking accountability for our actions. Together, they shape a culture where colleagues feel heard, respected and supported.

Professional Development

When you join the Pathway Trust, you become part of a collaborative community of like-minded professionals dedicated to excellence in education. We are deeply committed to your professional development, offering unique opportunities to network, share expertise, and learn from one another across our trust of schools. 

• Commitment to your growth at every career stage.
• Regular, high‑quality CPD aligned to Trust priorities and colleague feedback.
• Access to a wide range of training.
• Apprenticeship pathways.
• Clear progression routes supported by talent management.
• Opportunities across the Trust to broaden experience and explore progression routes.
• Cross‑school collaboration.