Why Work for Areté?

We want everyone who works within ALT to feel valued and see how their work fits into the bigger picture. We seek employees who are prepared to take personal responsibility and constantly challenge the norm to improve performance. 

In return, we are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff. 

What Our Staff Say 


Find out how our staff feel about working for the Trust below. 

Leadership Team

Support Staff

Teaching Team

Professional Learning

At ALT, we are committed to continuous support and improvement in our educational practices. We have a clear and shared understanding of what great teaching looks like and how to implement it.

Professional learning elements include:

  • Face-to-face professional learning sessions 

  • Half-termly ‘teaching sprints’ 

  • Regular podcast episodes 

  • Professional reading  

  • Bespoke central CPD hub (ALT Learn) 

Positive Environment 

  • Our headteachers and Trust leaders foster a culture of mutual support. We believe teamwork is essential to securing success for our students. 

  • Our staff are actively encouraged to make decisions and take ownership of their roles. Everyone has a part to play in achieving our strategic aims and shaping the future. 

  • Our staff members’ wellbeing is a top priority, 

  • Trust and school leaders actively manage and monitor staff workload. 

  • We have high standards of respect towards our staff which we require all visitors, parents and students to uphold. 

  • We uphold fair and transparent workplace guidelines and treat all members of our community with the same respect. 

  • Our schools are at the centre of local communities and have strong links with sports clubs, art organisations and community groups.