Shared Services

A key advantage of being part of a Multi Academy Trust is the opportunity to be supported by a central team. Made up of core support functions, our Shared Services team includes HR and payroll, marketing and enrichment, IT, finance, governance and school improvement. Having these services available inhouse provides timely, cost effective and consistent support in ensuring our schools and colleagues are able to fulfil their very best daily.

About Shared Services

The central Shared Services team is made up of a collective of professional colleagues with backgrounds both within and outside of education, bringing together a breadth of knowledge and experiences and who are all committed to achieve and deliver the very best support for our family of schools. Working in synergy together and across our schools the teams are able to share best practice, information and drive research in areas to support the future of our school’s operations, efficiencies and effectiveness.

The scope of services delivered from the Shared Services team is clear through the Trust’s Directory of Services. Additional services beyond this can be provided and are also offered to schools outside of our Trust. Each team provides a school with a key contact and it is their responsibility to ensure the day to day delivery and support of their function.

HR and Payroll

We offer an inhouse HR and payroll function, supporting schools through the journey from advertising to appointment and beyond. Safe in the hands that any HR issue can be resolved in a knowledgeable and timely manner whilst ensuring we offer appropriate training and development opportunities for all.

Marketing, Communications and Enrichment

We think our schools are great, and therefore our marketing team are key in sharing and communicating all of the activity and news within the Trust as well as engaging with our school communities. This includes the wide variety of enrichment opportunities that we support and encourage via our Trust Enrichment Officer.

IT

Following intensive investment, our school learning environments rely heavily on up-to-date technology and equipment. Our central team not only ensure the day-to-day operation but also support in researching new opportunities in making learning relevant, fun and efficient for our children and young people.

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Finance

The financial stability of our schools is core to the day-to-day operations of our finance team, whilst ensuring staff have access to the appropriate, cost effective resources . Working closely with our Headteachers budget setting and financial planning is vital in supporting their decision making.

Governance

Governance is key to the overall running of our schools and Trust. Having central guidance from our Trust clerk enables strong and up to date support to school clerks in ensuring that they meet their school’s local governing body requirements. Key changes, developments and training are shared regularly amongst our schools.

School Improvement

School Improvement Partners provide direct support to Headteachers in all areas of school improvement. They work with senior teams to drive standards and co-design action plans to facilitate and secure ongoing improvement.