We are a strategic and forward thinking Trust and we recognise that our staff are a precious resource. We aim to appoint and develop professionals who are welcoming, compassionate, highly motivated and who can promote high expectations.

Being committed to excellence, our staff will work in collaboration to build strong partnerships, allowing us to achieve our vision.

Our People Strategy has been developed by the Board of Trustees, as the employers, whose aim is to make Bridge Academy Trust and all of its schools great places to work.

Here at Bridge Academy Trust, we are dedicated to bringing about significant improvement to the life chances of our children. We want them to be safe, happy, well-educated and rounded young people who are active citizens and are fully prepared for the world beyond school; not just to cope with the world they will be part of, but to shape it.

Our commitment to achieving these goals for our children begins with the work of our amazing school leaders, teachers, support staff, trustees and governors. It is our collective responsibility to develop schools capable of delivering truly world-class education in the 21st Century. This is why we are fully committed to supporting and developing every member of staff to be the best that they can be.

Our People Strategy has been developed by the Board of Trustees, as the employers, whose aim is to make Bridge Academy Trust and all of its schools great places to work. In achieving this they have focused on the following aspects (pillars) in their considerations:

• Leadership, culture and climate, including retention, people management, inclusivity, diversity and succession planning
• Developing people and talent (and the trust leaders, at all levels, as ‘talent architects’)
• Pupil behaviour and context
• Workload and well-being, including making more ‘good’ days at work and the building of resilience

It is the responsibility of the Trust Leadership Team working with and alongside school leaders, central staff and all school staff to deliver this strategy and to bring it to fruition. The Board of Trustees and Trust Leadership Team will receive regular information and feedback from staff at all levels to reflect and to monitor the impact of this strategy.

We are here to inspire, empower and educate. We are here with the knowledge, guidance and resources to enable you to become the best you can be.

Welcome to your Bridge Academy Trust journey.