Join AET as a School

Becoming part of the AET family

We are looking for schools and academies to join us who have a like-minded vision for the future of the children and young people in their care.

Our collective mission has always been to consistently deliver excellent educational experiences for our pupils, aged 3-19, improving their life chances and serving the communities of which we are a member.

You are most welcome to come and meet the central team and hear our ideas in person, receive the latest information on how we are organised and what we hope to achieve together. Contact us at admin@aetrust.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

The benefits of joining our Trust:

Leadership Support: Executive and educational leadership, supporting senior leaders to guide their school to excellence

School Improvement: School improvement at scale with the ability to retain individual heritage and vision whilst benefitting from working in partnership

Education Network Support: Local and regional networks designed to support the broader development of the education sector

Professional Services Support: Professional services that give teachers and leaders time to teach, including: governance; risk management; procurement; estate support; administration; project management; health and safety; recruitment and employee relations; communications and marketing; ICT; finance; leisure and lettings; staff wellbeing and employee assistance packages

Collaboration & Partnership: Extensive peer-to-peer networks delivering collaboration and partnership

Wider Curriculum Opportunities: Access to wider curriculum opportunities for children, and improved capacity to provide extended services across AET

CPD: Enhanced opportunities for CPD and ability to share resources and workload

Future: Opportunity to shape the vision and direction of the AET as it grows in the future

The AET also has strong links with the Alban Federation (Awarding body for Initial Teacher Training), the Alban Teaching School Hub (for staff development) and the Research School Hub. AET schools will be able to access opportunities with each of these organisations.

As soon as a school converts to become an academy within the AET it becomes an equal player in shaping the direction of the trust and is able to access the range of support and other opportunities on offer. The AET offers a tailored approach to school support, effectiveness and improvement which is negotiated on joining and regularly thereafter. This includes brokering of Effectiveness Partners and other professionals to work with your school.

We use people who articulate high expectations of staff and students, with a proven track record of success and who are able to build capacity for further improvement.

For Headteachers

You will be part of the support
network for heads providing you with a fantastic opportunity participate in a new and exciting approach to collaborative leadership

For Governors

You will be part of a wider network of governors and experience the security of working alongside other experienced people, able to share expertise and challenges across the AET

For Staff

Your terms and conditions of employment remain the same but in addition you will have access to a wide range of support strategies, opportunities for CPD and enhanced career pathways across the AET