We are a strong Trust with resilient systems and frameworks.

Underpinning our people and growth direction is the fact that we are one employer and one legal entity. We are a strong trust with systems and frameworks which give us resilience and we can use that strong infrastructure to give our people the best opportunities, terms and conditions and protection. 

The Trust has a long standing and effective relationship with recognised trade unions, and we consult on all people policies with them. As we grow, that relationship is increasingly important to maintain and develop the established industrial connections for harmonious working relationships and jointly agreed pay and conditions of service. We are committed to the fair and proper application of TUPE and all employment law as new people join our Trust and will develop a culture of care as the incoming employer, helping staff to understand the TUPE technicalities – reassuring and instilling confidence through our professional knowledge, robustness, and strong systems. Everyone feels differently about change and understanding the detail is something that helps, including induction and welcome packs. We are committed to one Trust MIS system for people data, payroll and employee self-service and to further developing it and using it to be an organised and secure employer, automated and efficient where possible, and to be data rich with a view of all our people and the ability to use that data, strategically, to strengthen us. When schools join our Trust, we will take a people first and face to face interactions approach to meeting people.

We will continue to be a fair employer and are committed to Teachers’ Pay and Conditions and nationally negotiated pay. Our pay, conditions and job evaluation for support staff are based on nationally recognised principles and joint employer pay negotiations. We will continue to ensure that people are recognised and rewarded in a fair way, with secure terms and conditions.