Staff Wellbeing & Benefits

At Aletheia, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every member of staff can thrive – professionally, personally, and emotionally.

Benefits that

work for you.

We know that happy, well-supported staff make the biggest difference to the children and communities we serve. That is why we focus on wellbeing, career growth, and recognition, because your career and your wellbeing matters.

A Culture of Care

At Aletheia, wellbeing isn’t just a buzzword – it is at the heart of how we work. We create an environment built on respect, balance, and belonging. Staff know their voices are heard, and their wellbeing is prioritised every day.

Growth that makes a Difference

Your development matters – not just for you, but for the children and communities we serve. We offer tailored CPD, clear career pathways, and leadership opportunities that empower staff to reach their potential. When you grow, our schools thrive too.

A Place Where You’re Recognised

We believe in celebrating every contribution, big or small. From wellbeing days to ‘thank you’ events, we make sure our staff feel valued for who they are, not just the role they perform. At Aletheia, you are more than your job title, and we make sure you know it.

“I feel really supported working across the trust. There’s a genuinely inclusive ethos, with trust that allows us to work autonomously and independently. Our wellbeing is taken seriously, with access to counselling, GP and mental health support, and a dedicated wellbeing day. There’s no expectation to work late, and it’s understood that we can leave at the end of the day without judgement. I’ve also seen a real positive impact from the Best Practice Teams, and I value that policies are staff-driven and genuinely relevant. Everyone works incredibly hard for the school and, most importantly, for the children.”

Staff Member quote from the Staff Wellbeing Charter Feedback 2025

At Aletheia, wellbeing isn’t just a buzzword – it is at the heart of how we work. We create an environment built on respect, balance, and belonging. Staff know their voices are heard, and their wellbeing is prioritised every day.

Why Choose Aletheia?

Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance

  • Inclusive and people-centered workplace policies that prioritise staff wellbeing

  • Access to mental health support and internal wellbeing resources

  • Counselling, lifestyle, GP, and physiotherapy services available

  • Clear email protocols i.e. no expectation to respond after your working hours

  • Trust-wide staff voice opportunities

  • Trust-wide events to connect, celebrate, and recharge

  • De-implementation is considered to avoid overload

  • Flexible working supported for all roles, with requests thoughtfully considered
  • “We value impact, not hours. Done for the day? Go home!”

Professional Growth & Career Development

  • Trust-wide induction sessions for all new staff
  • Minimum of two personal development days each year, in addition to school INSET
  • Commitment to protect time for professional development conversations
  • Tailored CPD and leadership development for all staff
  • Regular CPD newsletters to share and celebrate learning
  • Trust-wide improvement networks and professional communities
  • Subject networks for sharing best practice
  • Trust Teaching & Learning Toolkit to support consistent, evidence-informed practice
  • All initiatives must have a clear link to improving student outcomes
  • Teachers only asked to input data that requires their professional judgment
  • Streamlined assessment processes to reduce workload

Work Environment & Culture

  • Open-door policy across all schools. All leaders are approachable and responsive
  • Platforms such as Microsoft Teams used to enhance communication and collaboration
  • Efficient central IT Helpdesk to quickly resolve issues and reduce admin time
  • Dedicated Media Team offering creative and communication support to schools
  • Staff voice embedded in policy review and decision-making
  • Regular opportunities for meaningful collaboration across the Trust
  • Consistent, Trust-wide approach to behaviour and expectations
  • Policy reviews prioritise staff workload and impact

Financial & Practical Benefits

  • Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Motorfinity offers great discounts on cars and vans, both purchasing and leasing
  • Access to discount and benefits including salary-sacrifice schemes, cycle-to-work, tech and retail discounts
  • Term-time working and enhanced leave entitlements for long-service staff
  • Eye-tests and equipment support for display screen users
  • People & Culture Hub providing one-stop access to key documents, benefits, support, and training

Join the Team

Together we make a difference to children, communities, and one another. If you want to be part of a collaborative, high-support environment where your wellbeing matters and your career can flourish, click below to explore the roles we currently have available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we actively encourage it. At Aletheia Academies Trust, staff have many opportunities to work and learn across our family of schools. Experience in different settings is hard to come by in most workplaces, but we believe it is one of the best ways to grow.

We offer the chance to gain experience in other environments, whether in your current role or, where opportunities arise, by stepping up into new, career-developing positions. This hands-on experience helps our people broaden their skills, strengthen collaboration across the Trust, and continue to grow their careers within Aletheia.

Yes. We consider flexible working requests thoughtfully and support job-shares, term-time only, and hybrid working where roles allow.

All staff have access to 24/7 GP services for themself and their household, counselling, mental health resources, and wellbeing programmes. Wellbeing is embedded into our culture, from meeting schedules to staff surveys.

Absolutely. All staff, teaching and non-teaching, have access to CPD, secondment opportunities, and professional growth pathways.

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