Careers at The Kite Academy Trust - Ash Vale, United Kingdom, GU12 5PX

Overview

Our Multi Academy Trust (MAT) was formed in October 2015 with five local schools coming together to provide the very best for all of our children, families and staff. With a clear focus on leadership, governance, teaching and learning, Cross Farm Infant, The Grove Primary, Lakeside Primary, Mytchett Primary and Sandringham Infant began collaborating at every level with the shared aim of raising standards and improving outcomes.

On 1st December 2016, we welcomed Holly Lodge Primary to the Trust, followed by Wyke Primary on 1st August 2018, The Ferns Primary on 1st June 2019 and Hale Nursery & Primary on 1st October 2019. Most recently, we were joined by Folly Hill Infant on 1st March 2022.

Our Trust now comprises seven primaries and three infants, along with four nursery provisions, in the Frimley, Mytchett, Ash Vale, Normandy, Farnborough and Farnham areas. Our COIN Centre, at The Grove Primary Academy, has specialist provision for 14 children with specific communication needs.

Following the arrival of our new CEO and Director of Education at The Kite Academy Trust in September 2023, this is a new era for our forward thinking, people and pupil centred Trust. We now offer many unique and unrivalled benefits to our pupils and people. You can expect to join a Trust team who will place your workload, professional development and personal wellbeing at the centre of all that we do.

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CURRENT OPENINGS

Sorry, we are currently not recruiting for any vacancies

We would love you to join our Talent Pool so we can contact you when the right vacancy arises.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our Trust is built around our shared vision - to be a first class, inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking family of local academies - and our ‘AIR’ values of Aspiration, Integrity & Respect. Our staff are at the heart of our success, collaborating at every level to create high quality, vibrant and inspiring learning journeys for our children to enjoy. Our staff are important to us and we are committed to being an Employer of Choice:

We are a forward-thinking, evolving Trust, making our academies exciting, innovative places to work
Each Academy maintains their individuality and capacity for innovation, while contributing to Trust-wide collaboration that facilitates sharing of knowledge, experience and best practice
Our well-established networks provide support for all staff groups
We encourage career development for all staff through our ‘Pathways’ programme, including opportunities for secondment within the Trust for both teaching and support staff
Our ‘Professional Growth’ staff appraisal process encourages staff to take responsibility for identifying their own strengths and areas for development
We invest in high quality, varied CPD for all staff which comprises a mix of internally and externally facilitated courses
We know how important it is to achieve a good work-life balance and offer benefits such as flexible working and sabbatical leave
Our Induction Policy provides a comprehensive welcome programme, along with our Early Career Teacher Induction Policy which offers tailored support through a combination of mentoring and networking sessions
We recognise the School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions, the Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme
Our Admissions Arrangements offer children of staff preferential admission to the academy where they work
Our staff can access discounted childcare at our academy breakfast and after-school clubs
Staff have access to a benefits programme with discounts and special offers, and wellbeing support services

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What our staff say

"Being in a one form entry academy could be tricky but the links with other academies is really strong."

"It's been a pleasure receiving excellent practical advice in a way which has been friendly, down to earth and manageable.…you have been mindful of wellbeing and the everyday practicalities."

"I can't imagine how much work has gone into planning all the twilight sessions but just wanted to say thank you. I think the options offered look fantastic - considering how the training budget in most schools has been squeezed, I think we're incredibly fortunate to have this on offer."

"The opportunity to visit other academies in the Kite really helps to develop understanding of different contexts."

"There is a very strong team who all support each other and are involved in supporting the vision of the Trust and academies. It is a friendly and welcoming place to be for new staff. All staff know all children in the academy."

"It’s great having networks for NQT+1 as well as NQTs and SCITTS- it recognises the challenges we face in Year 2."

"‘There is great teaching at the academy; there is a degree of autonomy that enables teachers to ‘have a go’ at new ways of teaching and tackling new topics which is enabling."

“Exciting to hear about the new opportunities coming- a clear career pathway ahead to harness the talents and aspirations of the team.”

“Great improvements, I love the new KAT, love the new Assessment system, love the PD, exciting opportunities, wouldn't want to work for another Trust and for the 1st time in my career seriously considering opportunities in leadership.”

“It's an enormously exciting time to be part of the trust.”

“LOVING the new leadership pathways and opportunities!”

“Working together is making such a difference to ALL pupils.”

“One team is a great approach.”

“So proud to be part of our Trust.”

“Thrilled with all the work that is going on to make the Trust a great place to be.”

“Lots of exciting opportunities coming up. Definitely becoming a place for people to enjoy working at.”

“It is exciting to be part of this journey and looking forward to where Kite Academy goes next.”

“I am loving the positive changes implemented since September. The vision moving forwards is clearly & the culture around this positive too!”