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Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher, an experienced school leader, a member of support staff, or a specialist, joining our Trust means becoming part of a forward-thinking, values-driven team committed to making a meaningful difference in children’s lives. We are proud to be a Trust built on collaboration, respect, and shared ambition – where every colleague is both a contributor to and beneficiary of a wider network of support, professional development, and opportunity.

Why Work for Great Heights?

A Strong Culture of Collaboration
Our schools thrive because we work together. Across all of our academies, leaders and practitioners share best practice, peer-review each other’s work, and co-develop curriculum and pedagogy. Our structure provides a careful balance of autonomy and accountability – each school retains its unique character, while contributing to the collective success of the Trust. We call this Achieving Excellence Together – and we live it every day.
A Commitment to Professional Growth
Our Talent Management Strategy ensures that every colleague – from teaching assistants to headteachers – has a clear and supported career pathway. Through coaching, mentoring, leadership development and access to high-quality CPD, we help our people grow, progress and stay. We are proud to lead and deliver: AA Teamworks SCITT, our Initial Teacher Education partnership with the University of Huddersfield; leadership development programmes and coaching networks aligned to National College priorities; and bespoke support for curriculum leads, SEND specialists and school improvement roles.

GHAT’s commitment to continuous development and its unique culture of collaboration make it an inspiring place to work.

Helen Crowther, Executive Principal & Designations Lead

Our Offer to You

Working with us means being part of a Trust that’s ambitious for all. From raising standards and outcomes to nurturing the whole child, our work has a direct impact on pupils, staff and communities. We support one another through challenge and celebrate success together. With access to Trust-wide networks and designations – including our Research School, English Hub, and SCITT – your work won’t just influence your classroom or school, but education more widely.

I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of collaborative leadership, as well as the unwavering commitment of our Trust to ensuring every school thrives.

Jimmy Sayles, Executive Principal

Our Offer to You
  • A professionally rewarding, values-driven culture
  • A clear and supported career progression pathway
  • Generous and research-informed CPD opportunities
  • Structured induction, onboarding and peer networking
  • Participation in high-impact school improvement work
  • Opportunities to lead, innovate and shape system-wide thinking
  • Trust-wide wellbeing initiatives and support structures
  • A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Transparent performance management, aligned to the Nolan Principles

Join Us

If you’re looking for a place where your skills are valued, your ambition is nurtured and your work really matters – Great Heights Academy Trust could be the right place for you.

We are always keen to hear from people who share our passion for inclusive, high-quality education. Explore our current vacancies or get in touch to start a conversation.

Together, we can help every child – and every colleague – reach great heights.

View our current vacancies here.

The Trust’s motto, ‘Achieving Excellence Together’, epitomises the collaborative and supportive culture we foster, allowing everyone to flourish.

Andrew Midgley, Director of Governance & Executive Principal

Great Heights Academy Trust – Riverside Mills, Saddleworth Road, Elland, HX5 0RY

01422 761019   |   mat@greatheightstrust.org.uk

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