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oin us 1 Trust Trust core values The Brooke Weston Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools in Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. Our aim is Trust us to fulfilour our mission quite simple; to provide high quality education and learning us Brooke Weston Trust schools operate Trust, to providing students with the Our mission is to transform opportunities across our schools and to ensure that every in areas of low levels of social mobility ‘tickets for life’ for further education, child, no matter their background or starting point, leaves us educational performance – where people from disadvantaged employment or other destinations with the necessary qualifications, skills and self belief to fulfil in communities where backgrounds are most and least likely beyond school. their potential. we work through our to make social progress ( is ranked 321st out of a possible 324 We have five simple, yet effective core We are proud to educate more than 7,000 students and long-term commitment local authorities, is 301st, values that underpin all our work: employ more than 1,000 staff. to improve student Fenland is 308th) . It is said that “Britain’s deep social mobility problem, for this  Ambition for All We have a growing reputation, both within the communities achievement and remove generation of young people in particular,  High Expectations in which we operate, but also at a national level where the barriers to learning while is getting worse not better”.  Excellent Teaching and Support Brooke Weston Trust is seen as a ‘can-do’ organisation, providing opportunities for Therefore we are committed to  Working Together taking on the challenge and responsibility of making a personal development. transforming schools within our  Contributing to Society difference in some of the country’s more challenging areas.

Dr Andrew Campbell Brooke Weston Trust CEO

build successful relationships with Is this good enough for my child? Our students others from similar and different We are passionate and unrelenting backgrounds. To do this we must in our desire to give all our students provide them with the cultural the best start in life academically and capital to be responsible and as citizens. Above all, we want them tolerant individuals able to make a to be highly literate, able to access positive contribution to society. all the learning necessary to prepare them for a complex, changing, technological and competitive Our staff world. We want all our students to We are equally as ambitious for our be ambitious for themselves and staff and promote a strong culture about their futures, whatever their of professional collaboration and starting point. We will provide the continuous improvement. quality of opportunity and support Benchmarking:Benchmaking: for them to realise their ambitions. Being part of a multi- Trust We aim for the gives our employees access to a highest standards To achieve this, all schools commit wide range of high quality training in all we do to the ‘BWT Way’ – a set of shared and experience of working in a expectations of how our schools diverse range of educational settings. Hearts & Minds: Ambition for All: should be and how they should ‘feel’, We also have our own Teaching Investing in great defined by two questions we all ask School that delivers training and Our mission, ourselves frequently each day: professional guidance to teachers at vision and family people makes every stage of the profession. values great schools  Is this good enough for my own child? As well as being a positive influence The BWT Way:  Am I caring enough to on both students and staff, we want We do some challenge enough? to be valuable to the towns in which things the we operate, either by simple acts Through a strong culture of positive such as raising money for local good same but value relationships built on core principles causes or as long term as working difference Family First: of ‘the BWT Way’, we will know all alongside parents and the community our students well and care about to add value, share ideas and We are one them enough to challenge them promote life skills and opportunities. family and one enough. We want all our students team to be healthy and happy. We want We are proud of our staff, our them to be confident and skilled students, and our story so far. communicators with the core values to make good choices and Come and join

@BWTrust us! 2 3 Trust history

1991 2007our 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Opening of Brooke Weston Opening of Corby Kettering Science Opening of Corby Peckover and Education Secretary Corby Technical Kettering Science Opening of Little Launch of the BWT Purpose built pre Brooke Weston City CTC converts to Business Academy Academy opens as an Technical School Oakley Vale Michael Gove visits School visited by Academy is split into Explorers Preschool Leadership Academy school opens at Technology College academy status (formerly Corby all-through school Thomas Clarkson Primary Schools Brooke Weston Prime Minister two age phases, at Compass Primary to develop the Peckover Primary by Prime Minister Brooke Weston Community College) Prime Minister Academy and join the Trust Academy David Cameron and Kettering Science Academy offering an leaders of the future School. John Major Partnership (now Gordon Brown Beanfield and Gretton Education Secretary Academy and additional 60 places Launch of 'Believe State of the art Sixth Brooke Weston performs the official Primary Schools join Nicky Morgan Compass Primary Opening of the Big' competition Form extension Trust) established opening of CBA the Trust Academy extension at Corby across our schools started at Kettering Technical School with to empower our Science Academy additional classrooms. young people.

Brooke Weston Academy in Great state funded education to the area. each with their own strengths, Growth Focus Oakley, Northamptonshire was our Their initial vision and support personalities and ambitions, and We have We have highly original school. Its founders Hugh were instrumental in our growth united in a common purpose, Trust expanding student experienced de Capell Brooke and Garfield and success. We have five primary working together as a family of numbers across Executive Weston were instrumental in and five secondary schools based schools. our schools, both primary Principals who drive our and secondary and our improvement and bringing high quality, innovative in Corby, Kettering and Wisbech; vision reputation for being a innovation. Put simply, what we are ‘can-do’ organisation with Brooke Weston Trust Governance Structure highly dedicated and Added value doing is working... professional staff is We have a growing. commitment to de Capell Brooke Family Garfield Weston Foundation continuously Alexander de Capell Brooke George Weston • Guy Weston National Reporting improve – our students, Four out of five of staff, structure, our primary organisation, finances, schools are rated estates. Every area of our good or outstanding. operation is scrutinised Board of Directors to make sure we are as Benchmarks efficient and effective as We have had a possible. sustained trend of Finance & Resources Audit & Risk Remunerations Education Standards improvement on Proud to be part... Committee Committee Committee Committee Progress 8 measures At our heart we across BWT secondary are a family of schools. schools who all share the same Advances commitment and vision We have a to give our students and Beanfield Primary School Gretton Primary School sustained trend staff the best education Farmstead Road, Corby NN18 0LJ Kirby Road, Gretton NN17 3DB of improvement and life chances that we www.beanfieldprimary.org www.grettonprimary.org possibly can... @BeanfieldPri for progress in reading, LINCOLNSHIRE writing and maths at KS2 ... you can trust us Kettering Science Academy across most of our primary schools on that . Coomb Road, Great Oakley NN18 8LA Deeble Road, Kettering NN15 7AA too www.brookeweston.org www.ketteringscienceacademy.org @BWAcademy2016 @KSAcademy1 Oversight We have Compass Primary Academy Oakley Vale Primary School appointed Windmill Avenue, Kettering NN15 7EA Cheltenham Road, Corby NN18 8R Trust Directors www.oakleyvaleprimary.org Corby www.compassprimary.org to oversee subject @OakleyValePri @Compass_Primary areas and increase collaboration across Peckover Primary School our secondary schools. Academy Way, Gretton Road, Leverington Road, Wisbech PE13 1PJ Kettering Corby NN17 5EB www.peckoverprimary.org CAMBRIDGESHIRE www.corbybusinessacademy.org @PeckoverPrimary @CorbyBusinessAc

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Corporation Road, Wisbech PE13 2SE www.thomasclarksonacademy.org Cottingham Road, Corby NN17 1TD @TCAwisbech www.corbytechnicalschool.org @CTSCorby

4 5 Our schools at a glance

At Beanfield Primary School we work together as a community to Brooke Weston Academy is one of the most successful comprehensive provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment where children schools in the country. Our focus on outstanding teaching, deep are motivated to learn, are valued as individuals and encouraged to pastoral care and a creativeAcade curriculummy means that every student reach their full potential. thrives. We work hard to develop curiosity, a love of learning, resilience and kindness in our students. We love our school because: We acknowledge that every child is unique and individual. Our values underpin everything We love our school because: we do and alongside a dedicated, enthusiastic and committed team of staff, we endeavour Although proud of our academic record we are about so much more than academic success. to provide exciting and enriching experiences for our children. We bring together the local Each day the academy is filled with students participating in vibrant music, arts and drama, community and offer a safe and nurturing environment where children flourish. as well as engaging lessons in science, maths and the humanities among others. We offer an extensive range of sports, charity events, trips and expeditions, all of which combine to create a caring and highly successful academy.

Every child deserves the best start in life and that’s what we strive to offer. We recognise that we can help our students make the most of We are committed to giving our students the best possible learning their talents through our core values of Explore, Discover, Dream. experience, valuing each individual and the skills they possess. We We love our school because: work hard to support them in becoming the contributors of the Our children are our top priority and they are at the heart of our work. We value each as an future, to believe in themselves, have dreams and take risks. individual and believe that education is most successful when there is a strong partnership between school and home. We have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff who are committed to providing the very best opportunities for our students, each and every day. We love our school because: ‘We pride ourselves on our exceptional standards of care and guidance and ensure that no child goes unseen. We believe in nurturing students’ talents and working closely with parents to support students in their personal and academic development. Our dedicated staff work in collaboration with students to raise their academic attainment and foster a love of learning. Gretton Primary is a small village school, which has a strong family feel. We have fantastic children and wonderfully supportive parents who enjoy getting involved with the life of the school. Our curriculum aims to inspire We aim to provide an inspirational learning environment that will a love of learning and to develop children as self motivated, independent equip students for careers within technical fields. We develop learners. We have high aspirations and expectations in everything we do confident, independent learners who want to succeed and are proud and encourage the children to always achieve their very best. of their achievements. We love our school because: We love our school because: ‘We get a good education and the teachers make learning fun. Maths is great and we do interesting We are a vibrant and close-knit community that develops the whole student. We have bright science investigations. We go on lots of school trips with our lovely friends in school.’ and attractive accommodation and our new extension has allowed us to expand our subjects, as well as accommodating our new Sixth Form.

As a school we value each individual and their unique contribution to We are an Academy that aspires to be the best at everything we do. the life of our community. Tolerance and respect for others underpins We inspire achievement in our students and believe in developing the every element of school life. whole person through strong academic and pastoral support. We love our school because: All of our students are valued and all of their efforts are celebrated. This means that they grow We love our school because: into confident individuals who value their own worth and are well equipped for the We are a caring proactive community which has the students at the heart of everything we do. next stage of their learning journey. Students are treated as individuals at KSA and receive an education that is best tailored to their abilities and aspirations.

Peckover Primary School is in the heart of the thriving market town of We embrace ambition for all, by all, and we aim to provide our students Wisbech. We are lucky to have a diverse and vibrant community where with the best opportunities to achieve the academic qualifications and everyone feels safe and special. It is a happy place to learn, where skills to progress to university or the career of their choice. We want our children, staff and parents are valued and welcome – a place where we students to realise their potential and excel. all work together to achieve the best for each individual child. We love our school because: We love our school because: Our students come from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds and this makes our school an It is an exciting place to learn with a creative curriculum, rich in memories and opportunities. exciting, supportive and inclusive place to work and learn. We serve our community and strive We are PROUD to be ‘Team Peckover!‘ to make a real difference to our students, giving them aspirations and the tools to succeed.

6 7 'You hold the power to create, sustain and magnify Trust with ambition... It is a huge your careerus responsibility and privilege.'

Why work with us at Brooke Weston Trust? We will grow your career in an educational setting where you can make a difference

A strong moral Excellent A collaborative purpose opportunities for and supportive We are committed to career progression workplace transforming lives of We have schools in Access to mentors, subject students in our care and we many varied settings, eaders and Principals, look for inspirational leaders, from traditional village networking opportunities educators and colleagues primaries to modern with other Trust colleagues, who share our belief that urban academies, so our opportunities to be every child should have range of expertise and innovative and contribute the best start in life the opportunities we can to the strategic direction offer is as wide as our of BWT An improving geographical reach. Modern facilities trajectory The educational provision We have come a long way across our Trust is also and equipment in terms of our growth expansive, including BWT colleagues benefit and performance over the primary and secondary from working in a modern last 10 years, but there is phases, SEND units, classroom and working much more exciting and Outstanding and RI environment with access challenging work to be done. schools plus a Teaching to specialist equipment in Our exceptional teachers School/Ambition Centre a range of teaching and and support staff are on this Trust benefits hub to name a few. support staff roles journey to ensuring that we provide an inclusive and happy school environment our for every student Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Finder’s Fee Offer Family-friendly policies BWT offers a salary sacrifice £1000 bonus for any staff Generous policies for scheme to enable BWT member who refers a new maternity leave, paternity employees a tax efficient way teacher who fills a vacancy in leave, flexible working and to afford a brand new car any of our schools. discretionary leave.

Bike2Work Scheme Chartered College of Teaching Staff CPD You can borrow up to £1000 Subsidised membership with Access to the Brooke Weston to buy a bicycle through the access to all training and Teaching School/Ambition Bike2Work scheme accreditations Centre which offers a range of are looking to recruit ambitious, professional development programmes We Staff Wellbeing Breakfast and lunches to all BWT staff, including leadership focused and professional colleagues Access to Employee Assist, a Subsidised meals for all development programmes to BWT confidential counselling service members of staff, delivered by staff wishing to progress within their which has been developed to our in-house catering team careers or for those seeking to start who can help us in the next step of our support the physical, emotional and with fresh and nutritious meals out a career in various professions, psychological wellbeing of employees. prepared every day in our kitchens. improving journey. Will this be you? including teaching.

8 9 Trust people’s views Trust senior 'It doesn't matter other what your role is. You're in a place our where you create hope.' leaders...

Thank you for your interest in pursuing your career with the Brooke Weston Trust.

Here at Brooke Weston Trust we are a close team of colleagues working in a family of well- established, forward-thinking schools. Our teachers, support staff and school leaders within the Trust are genuinely united by their deep commitment to make the biggest

positive difference to the lives of the Leyton Smith Anne Hill young people we educate. Primary Executive Secondary Executive Principal Principal Our teachers are enthusiastic about imparting their subject knowledge We are proud of what our staff are within schools that value learning doing and know we have been a strong and the growth of the whole child. force for good in the communities we We are proud of our collective serve, but there is so much more that aspiration for our children and each you could help us achieve. other as teachers and support staff. ‘Ambition for All’ sits at the heart of If you would like to know more our approach and actions - we live about our high quality training and and breathe this each day. career opportunities, or would simply like to visit our schools The Brooke Weston Trust was created to learn more about us, you are 30 years ago to provide better extremely welcome and we’d love opportunities for children living in Head of Department, School finance officer Principal, KSA to hear from you. challenging communities and we Brooke Weston Academy ‘I can see the advantages of sharing best ‘The Brooke Weston Trust has very clear remain true to our original mission. We have got amazing experience. It makes a practice and we do have regular finance vision and values for our young people Our first school opened in 1991 and, huge difference and we have a collaborative meetings across the Trust. You have other and our belief at KSA, about being the ever since, we have been improving approach to our work and planning because, people in the roles in the other schools best you can be, resonates strongly with the lives of children by understanding the more we share, the better our teaching is.’ and the next level up in the Trust that those. The support of my colleagues, the demands that they, and those are bringing it all together. Everyone is especially Secondary Executive Principal that teach them, face. Wellbeing Manager, Beanfield supportive so that works really well.’ – Anne Hill, has been second to none. I ‘We are always hearing in the news about have been encouraged and challenged in Fundamental to meeting our goal is families struggling and we want to make Pentir equal measure and so I am very clear on ensuring the teachers and support sure that we do everything we can to make ‘We have been part of the journey that what my and my school’s next steps are.’ staff who carry out this vital work sure that they aren’t families at Beanfield.’ Brooke Weston Trust has been on around are understood, listened to and recruiting talent and now we are on the Brooke Weston Trust, HR Manager ‘We meet across Trust schools valued. This means providing the Senior Vice Principal, next phase; of developing talent within ‘Finding a Trust that matches your work Brooke Weston Academy as a Y2 team three times a highest quality leadership, resources the organisation.’ ethic and philosophy played a big part in my ‘Every member of teaching and support and professional development decision to work here. There is a real interest year – looking at each other’s staff puts in 100% every single day programmes so that our staff Peckover Ofsted report in doing the right thing for our staff, a desire books, sharing ideas and encouraging our students to achieve at can be exceptional at what they ‘Leaders, teachers and support staff form a to really look after and value our people. We very high levels. We are privileged to work assessing each other against do. And we really know what it committed and close-knit team’ have just over 1,000 staff and everyone is in an amazing professional climate.’ the Teacher Assessment takes: all our senior leaders and KSA Ofsted report doing a really important job so they need to decision-makers have extensive Trust Director of Subject ‘Pupils believe that many of their teachers be looked after, just as much as our students.’ framework so that has been and successful track records ‘My role is to build networks, discuss curricula “have a heart”. This helps them to feel safe.’ a really good opportunity for of running excellent schools, Brooke Weston Trust Board Member and think about what teachers need to do transforming life chances in ‘The Brooke Weston Trust is, on the one me to develop my skills.’ their jobs to the best of their abilities. I love Visitor to Brooke Weston Academy areas of deprivation. hand, mature and experienced, but is interacting with people, building relationships ‘You have an amazing ‘culture of learning’ Y2 teacher: and making a difference.’ which I cannot commend you highly also doing work that I believe in; taking enough for. The “respect for each other” underperforming schools in difficult Principal, Thomas Clarkson Academy cannot be bought in and has to be nurtured environments and turning them around. 'I bring resilience and a moral purpose to and grown over time like any culture.’ I have met a number of Board Members the role. Schools that I have taught in and and each was so different - but there Sports teacher the career choices I have made have been Director, Brooke Weston Teaching were core values that went through ‘Being part of the Brooke Weston Trust about balancing injustice and ensuring that School Alliance every conversation. If you are joining an means that I have the privilege of all students can have the same opportunity ‘We have terrific staff and it is ensuring organisation, the closer your values and teaching sport across both primary and Come and join Trust – we’re not promising to succeed as every other child through we are doing everything we can to theirs, the more you can contribute. The secondary age phases and also meeting our high quality education. We can create a provide them with professional learning Brooke Weston Trust has learned along you an easy ride, but we can guarantee it will be a lots of different colleagues, who have better, fairer society by giving students the way, is continuing to develop and is thrilling journey! opportunities that they want, or to support been very welcoming.’ equal opportunities to fulfil their potential.' them in their classroom delivery.’ also instilling and sharing best practice.’

10 11 ‘Schools are completely different It is a huge responsibility and from any other kind of organisation privilege. Without ambition and and anyone who is whole-heartedly passion to learn all the other committed to what school is about is things don’t happen. doing a job that is unique. It doesn’t matter what your role is. You’re in a ‘If you are ambitious for the place where you create hope. young people in our Trust I absolutely commit that I will ‘Firstly and most importantly you help support any professional keep our students safe. You help young ambition you have. I want you people develop the skills to be resilient to be absolute torch-bearers for and overcome things. Academic skills are these young people but you also only part of the jigsaw. It is about giving deserve to be listened to about them the personal qualities, or life tickets, your career aspiration as, without as well as the learning opportunities, to you, we have nothing.’ be able to progress in life.

‘You hold the power to create, sustain Dr Andrew Campbell and magnify ambition for people. Brooke Weston Trust CEO

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