Abbey Multi Academy Trust

We are immensely proud to share that Lightcliffe Academy has been judged GOOD in all areas in their recent Ofsted inspections. Inspectors complimented the “rich opportunities” offered to students and how they “benefit from a well-considered and ambitious quality of education”. Alongside academic strengths, the report comments on the “calm and purposeful atmosphere” at Lightcliffe Academy and how our students “speak of the school’s welcoming atmosphere which enables pupils to be themselves”. Head of School, Jo Hackett speaks to the vision for the academy "I took up the post at Lightcliffe Academy because I could see the brilliance in our young people and how committed and invested our staff are. The school has been on a significant journey, and I have always been confident that we could make it a great place for our students to learn and grow. This is at the heart of our ambitious vision, and the Ofsted outcome confirms what has been achieved." Our co-CEOs Helen Pratten and CATHERINE GARRETT share "We are delighted with the report, which recognises the significant improvements secured since the last inspection and the commitment of leaders and staff as a whole." Adding to this, our Executive Principal for Secondaries, Paul Cooper said "This well-deserved outcome is testament to the strong academy leadership and shared commitment of the whole community” #Ofsted #Good #LightcliffeAmbition #Partnership #Educate #Nurture #Empower

Schools across our Trust work with the Leeds United Foundation - providing schools access to free, inspiring curriculum-linked resources that bring lessons to life, supporting PSHE, health and wellbeing, PE, English and Maths. A recent visit from Leeds United football star Ilia Gruev to Manston St James Primary Academy also allowed our pupils to showcase their Oracy skills, with the Premier League Primary Stars Co-ordinator Angus Hall sharing "I was impressed by the quality of the questions and I think when you have that many versatile questions, not only did it give them a good opportunity to speak and interact with Ilia, but the questions they asked meant that his answers were also really valuable and useful for them, away from school as well." Read more about the visit and the impact of the Primary Stars Programme - link in comments #Oracy #Empower #Football #MOT

We have a small number of current vacancies across our Trust - take a look and apply online at https://lnkd.in/dtEBrks

We're #hiring for a skilled and motivated Business & Finance Manager to join our Finance team. Working alongside our other Business & Finance Managers, and with the support of our Management Accountants and Finance Assistants, this is an exciting opportunity to work within our growing Multi Academy Trust.   The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial efficiency, resource management and strategic development, contributing to the overall success of our Trust and supporting our schools through high quality advice, guidance and financial support   This role would suit a Business Manager with a strength for finance or a Finance Manager looking to grow their experience - full training and support will be provided.   For an informal chat about the role, contact our Finance Director Yavannah Watterson-Hopkins. Full role details and online application can be found at https://lnkd.in/ek7xupiV

We are #recruiting for two Marketing & Design Assistants to join our Marketing & Communications Team. One role is within our Trust Central Services Team, and the other based at Abbey Grange Academy. We're looking for creative and enthusiastic individuals to support the delivery of our whole trust and individual school marketing plans. From digital to print, photography to social media, they're varied roles where you'll get involved in a wide range of projects. For more information and to apply online please visit: https://lnkd.in/dtEBrks Informal enquiries can be directed to our Marketing & Communications Manager: Amanda Snowdon.

We have an exciting range of job opportunities across our central team, primary and secondary academies. Take a look at the current vacancies below and apply online at https://lnkd.in/dtEBrks

Yesterday, our talk-rich Trust lead an oracy session at the Great Oracy Exhibition in Birmingham. Students from Bishop Young CofE Academy facilitated a Harkness debate on gender balance, giving feedback to delegates on their oracy. Voice 21 UK #GOE2024 #makeoracyordinary #talkrich #oracy #BYA #weneedtotalk #OracyEducationCommission

Abbey Grange CofE Academy are recruiting for a new Assistant Principal - take a look at the post below from Simon Prinsep, and find full details on our Trust website (link in comments) #partnership #eduate #nurture #empower

We need to talk. We are proud to have contributed to the ground-breaking national report on the future of Oracy education in England, published today by the #OracyEducationCommission. We have embedded our ambitious oracy strategy into all our schools to become a talk-rich Trust, supporting our students to grow in confidence and articulation. "if – once and for all – our education system is to narrow the achievement gap between children from advantaged and disadvantaged backgrounds, we are convinced that oracy has as foundational role to play as reading, writing and mathematics. It is the fourth ‘R’." Read the full report on our website, and find out how we approach #Oracy at Abbey MAT (link in comments) Voice 21 UK #TalkRichTrust #Weneedtotalk #OracyEducation

Yesterday our full Corporate Services Team held their first Conference. Bringing together our Finance, HR, IT, Estates, Governance and Marketing Teams, along with some of our Primary Admin colleagues, we spent time celebrating our successes, learning about key topics of importance to our Trust such as Sustainability, and discussing how we can further collaborate to enhance our supportive workplace culture. We also welcomed Tom Dickinson from 'Toms Talks' who gave a moving and impactful keynote speech on Mental Health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on male mental health. The conference had a clear focus on the future, taking time to understand the Trust's new strategic plan, and how our central team plays a part in every pillar. It was an empowering day where everyone contributed, laughed, supported and shared, and we hope colleagues left with a renewed sense of purpose around our mission - to work in Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower. #AbbeyMAT #StaffConference #Empower #Partnership #Collaboration