Why Join ALP

A Community with a Shared Purpose

As a member of our Multi Academy Trust, you are part of a vibrant, collaborative community dedicated to delivering excellent education. Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child’, drives us to ensure every child receives an outstanding educational experience, just like we would want for our own children.

Every Child Matters

Our family of schools are committed to ensuring all of our children receive an excellent education, enriched with the utmost care, guidance and support. We raise the aspirations of our pupils, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring our pupils are happy, valued and successful.

Investing in Our People

Advance Learning Partnership strives to be the leading employer in the region, continually seeking to improve our employee offer. At the heart of the Trust is our People Strategy, which is centred on developing talent, creating a culture where collaboration and excellence are paramount, and placing a high emphasis on the wellbeing and professional advancement of our employees.

Empowered to Make a Difference

We are focused on empowering our employees, ensuring they feel appreciated and are well-prepared to significantly contribute to our goal of delivering outstanding education. Together, we meet our strategic objective of ensuring the success of every child.

Opportunities to Grow

The Trust’s commitment to outstanding teaching and learning, leadership development and embracing innovation ensures many opportunities for you to collaborate with other employees and to progress professionally within your school and across the Trust.

Join Our Family

I passionately believe our success is the direct result of the dedicated individuals in our teams, both teaching and support staff, and we substantially invest in them because they make the difference. If you aspire to educational excellence, expect the highest standards and would like to contribute to ongoing success of our family of schools, then you are invited to join the Advance Learning Partnership family.

For further information on how to join us, please contact us on alpadmin@alplearning.org.uk or 0300 373 8600.

Testimonals

Collaboration that Makes us Stronger

“The Trust's vision of "Securing Excellent Education through Collaboration" is one of its greatest strengths. No school improves in isolation. Through ALP, I have access to a network of talented leaders, subject experts and school improvement professionals who share ideas, provide support and challenge thinking. This collaborative culture reflects my own belief in working together to achieve more than we can individually. Whether developing staff, sharing best practice or solving common challenges, collaboration enables us to strengthen leadership, build capacity and ultimately deliver better outcomes for children, staff and the wider community.”

Stuart Dixon
Headteacher, Whitworth Park Academy

Strong Relationships, Shared Ambition

“The colleagues who work and lead across our Trust are approachable, supportive and highly skilled professionals, bringing extensive expertise to their respective roles. Ultimately, it is the strength of these relationships, combined with the expertise and dedication of our staff, that fosters a culture of collaboration and ambition, underpinning the continued success of the Trust.”

Charlotte Robson
Headteacher, New Brancepeth Primary Academy

Investing in Our Future

“The Trust's financial support and commitment to investment in Staindrop Academy has enabled us to make improvements that directly benefit our students and community. Their willingness to fund key priorities demonstrates a genuine belief in our vision and provides us with the capacity to continue driving school improvement.”

Sarah Mitchinson
Headteacher, Staindrop Academy

Nurturing Talent

“Being part of a trust means career opportunities don't stop at the school gate. Staff have access to a wider range of experiences and progression pathways, with internal talent recognised, nurtured and invested in. This helps people feel valued and supported to grow throughout their careers.”

Dawn Simpson
Headteacher, Hartside Primary Academy

A Culture of Support and Collaboration

“The support from the Trust has been exceptional. The strategic leads and School Improvement Partner have created a culture of collaboration where advice and challenge are offered thoughtfully, always feeling supportive and never imposed.”

Colin Smith
Bishop Barrington Academy

Keeping Schools Safe and Compliant

“Another significant benefit of being part of ALP is the support provided to ensure schools remain compliant with the wide range of statutory and operational requirements. From health and safety, policies, staff training and governance to building-related checks and maintenance, the list of responsibilities can feel endless. ”

Victoria Summerfield
Headteacher, Copeland Road Primary School

Leading with Confidence

“Safe in the knowledge that I can lead our individual school in our own context, yet advice, guidance and challenge will be given and can be sought at any point. Working with and for a group of people that unequivocally believe in children, people and the power to make a difference and improve lives and communities.”

Nick Mitchinson
Headteacher, Wolsingham School

Committed to Continuous Improvement

“ALP's commitment to its schools goes far beyond words. The Trust continually invests in improving our buildings, learning environments and resources because it understands that children deserve the very best. What I appreciate most is that every investment is made with children at the heart of the decision. Knowing that the Trust is continually looking for ways to improve the environment for children and staff gives us confidence that we can focus on delivering the very best educational experience while building for the future.”

Alex Lawrance
Headteacher, Woodhouse Primary Academy

Support that Strengthens our Identity

“ALP provides our staff and leaders with genuine support, challenge and professional development, helping us to continually improve as a school while retaining our own unique identity.”

Kelly Armstrong
Headteacher, Parkside Academy