Work for Us
At the Girls' Learning Trust, we believe that exceptional education depends on exceptional people. Our teaching and support staff make a difference to the lives of young people every day, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
Working for the GLT means becoming part of a wider community of four distinctive schools, united by a shared commitment to transforming lives through girls' education. Each school retains its own character, traditions and culture, while benefiting from the opportunities and expertise of a growing organisation.
Whether you are a teacher, school leader, administrator or specialist professional, we want the GLT to be a place where you can make a difference, develop your skills and build a rewarding career.
More Than Just a Job
Our staff are united by a shared belief in the transformative power of education. We value professional expertise, collaboration, kindness and a willingness to find solutions.
Our ambition is to be an employer where talented people want to work, are supported to succeed and can develop fulfilling careers.
Why Join Our Team?
There are many reasons to choose a career with the GLT. Four are particularly important to us.
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Make a Real Difference
Every role contributes to our shared purpose of transforming lives through girls' education. Whether working directly with students or supporting schools behind the scenes, your work matters.
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Develop Your Career
Benefit from professional learning, mentoring, leadership development and opportunities to gain experience beyond your immediate role or school.
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Be Part of Something Bigger
Work alongside talented colleagues across four schools and our Shared Professional Services, sharing expertise, learning from others and contributing to Trust-wide developments.
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Feel Valued and Supported
Join an organisation committed to positive working relationships, staff wellbeing and a culture where colleagues support one another and approach challenges together.
Our Staff Benefits
We recognise the importance of offering an attractive and supportive employment package. Alongside the opportunities of working within the GLT, our staff can access a range of benefits, depending on their role and school.
Pension Schemes
Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, as applicable.
Competitive Pay
Established salary structures and transparent pay arrangements appropriate to different roles and locations.
Wellbeing Support
Access to confidential independent advice and support, including our employee assistance arrangements.
Professional Development
Training, professional networks, leadership opportunities and relevant qualifications to support career development.
Health and Wellbeing
Benefits may include flu vaccinations, eye testing and access to school sports facilities.
Working Environment
Supportive colleagues, access to school facilities and practical benefits such as on-site parking where available.
Flexible and Family-Friendly Working
We seek to offer flexible hours, part-time opportunities, hybrid working and arrangements that support family responsibilities, wherever the role allows.
Returning to Work
We welcome applications from people returning to employment following maternity leave, parental leave or a career break, recognising the skills and experience they bring.
Benefits and contractual arrangements vary depending on the school, role and location. Further details are provided in individual vacancy information and during recruitment.
A Workplace That Understands Family Life
We believe that a fulfilling career and a happy family life should be able to exist alongside one another. We recognise that colleagues have different responsibilities and priorities at different stages of their lives.
We are an organisation dedicated to children and young people, and we should understand the importance of family life for our own colleagues.
We are particularly committed to supporting parents returning to the workforce following maternity leave, paternity leave, or a career break. We recognise the considerable professional expertise, life experience and transferable skills that returning colleagues bring to our organisation.
We also want to support colleagues with wider family responsibilities. Wherever operationally possible, we seek to offer working arrangements that enable people to contribute professionally while managing their commitments outside work.
Investing in Your Development
We want every colleague to have opportunities to learn, develop and progress throughout their career.
Alongside professional development within individual schools, the GLT provides opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust through professional networks, joint training, our All Staff Conference and collaborative projects.
Our Trust Leaders' Network supports senior and emerging school leaders, while Cross-Trust Reviews provide opportunities for colleagues to gain experience of different educational settings and approaches.
We also support colleagues who wish to develop specialist expertise, take on additional responsibilities or prepare for future leadership roles.
A Career with the GLT
Our organisation offers a wide range of career opportunities across education, leadership and professional services.
Teaching and School Leadership
Our schools offer opportunities for teachers at every stage of their careers, from those entering the profession to experienced teachers and senior leaders.
We support professional development, subject expertise, leadership progression and opportunities to contribute to educational improvement across the Trust.
Each school retains its own distinctive educational approach, creating opportunities to learn from different contexts and experiences.
Shared Professional Services
Our Shared Professional Services team brings together talented colleagues working in finance, human resources, IT, estates, governance and other specialist functions, providing professional support to schools across the GLT.
We want to attract people who are ambitious about their careers, but we also recognise that work needs to fit around people's lives.
We are committed to flexible, family-friendly working and particularly welcome applications from people returning to the workforce following a career break.
We recognise the skills, experience and perspectives that people bring from their careers and lives outside work. We want talented professionals to feel that they can develop their careers alongside their family responsibilities.
Depending on the role and operational requirements, we seek to offer opportunities for part-time working, flexible hours, hybrid working and arrangements that accommodate school holidays and family commitments.
A Culture of Collaboration
One of the strengths of the GLT is the diversity of expertise, experience and perspectives across our schools.
We encourage colleagues to share ideas, learn from one another and work together to solve challenges. Our schools retain their individual identities, but are united by a willingness to collaborate and a shared commitment to excellence.
We also recognise the importance of positive relationships, professional trust and a supportive working environment. We want colleagues to feel confident contributing their ideas, developing their expertise and making a meaningful difference.
Join Our Team
We are always interested in hearing from talented, committed people who share our passion for education and want to make a difference.
Explore current opportunities across our four schools and Shared Professional Services team, and discover where your career could take you with the GLT.
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You can also explore our four schools and find out more about the communities you could become part of.