Key benefits of working with us
As an employee of Leigh Academies Trust, here is a taster of the great benefits you can receive from day one;
Innovation
An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged
Diversity
A career in an organisation that values individuality and diversity
Optimal Environment
Dedicated focus groups to ensure we have the optimal working environment in all aspects.
Professional development opportunities
- Regular training and access to a range of internal and external programmes tailored to your learning needs throughout your career
- Educational sponsorship (application required)
- Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one academy to another
Financial
- A competitive salary for both teaching and non-teaching staff whereby pay progression is possible on an annual basis, following successful performance
- Access to a highly attractive pension plan
- Neyber platform – support provided to build your financial confidence and support when needed with Neyber loans
- Access to a range of benefits and discounts that are sourced specifically for our staff
Well-being
- Full-time associate staff receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which increases to reflect your length of service
- The chance to work with a company who received a ‘Gold’ Workplace Wellbeing Award for the last two years
- Wellbeing champions and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
- 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
- Student Wellbeing support from our Educational Psychologist team
- Personal resilience and Wellbeing courses
- Access to our Wellbeing platform with a range of ever evolving benefits.
- Wellbeing campaigns
Facilities
- Great school buildings with many state-of-the-art facilities across our academies, providing positive working environments
- Free/discounted gym access
- Free car parking at every site
- On-site catering with great food, all reasonably priced for staff (with the option to buy evening meals so you don’t have to cook!)
- Social networking opportunities across the trust to create new relationships both inside and outside of the work setting
We strive to offer a competitive package and always have new benefits in the pipeline which are available to all staff across the Trust… so watch this space!