Employee Benefits at Areté Learning Trust

At Areté Learning Trust, one of our key priorities is to be an employer of choice. We believe that to provide the very best education and opportunities for our learners, we must recruit, retain and support outstanding people in every role across our organisation.

We are committed to creating working environments where our staff feel valued, supported and able to thrive — professionally and personally. Our Employee Benefits package reflects this commitment and is available to all Areté Learning Trust employees.

 

Professional Development and Career Progression

We are proud to invest in the growth and development of our people. Working at Areté Learning Trust means being part of a Trust that actively supports ambition and continuous improvement.

Benefits include:

  • Access to high-quality professional development and training
  • Opportunities to collaborate and share expertise across schools and teams
  • Clear pathways for career progression within the Trust
  • Leadership development and coaching opportunities
  • Support for professional qualifications and role-specific training

We believe that strong, well-supported staff are the foundation of great schools.

Staff Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance 

Staff wellbeing is central to our approach at Areté. We aim to create inclusive, respectful and supportive working environments across all our schools and services.

Our approach includes:

  • A strong focus on wellbeing, workload and sustainability
  • Supportive leadership at school and Trust level
  • A culture built on professionalism, collaboration and mutual respect
  • Access to wellbeing resources and support where needed

Pay, Pensions and Financial Security

We are committed to providing fair, transparent and competitive employment conditions.

  • Salaries aligned with national and local pay frameworks
  • Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), depending on role
  • Access to salary-sacrifice and Trust-supported schemes where available

Areté Learning Trust Employee Benefits Platform 

All Areté Learning Trust staff have access to our Employee Benefits platform, designed to help colleagues save money on everyday spending and lifestyle choices.

This platform provides:

  • Access to over 6,000 discounts with major retailers and brands
  • Instant eVouchers to use online or in-store
  • An easy-to-use mobile app, putting savings at your fingertips
  • Cashback offers across a wide range of purchases

Through the scheme, staff can enjoy discounts including:

  • Up to 7% off grocery shopping at supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons, Waitrose and M&S
  • Discounts on home technology at retailers including Currys
  • Savings on eating out at popular restaurants such as Nando’s, Zizzi and Pizza Hut
  • Discounts on home and DIY retailers including B&Q and IKEA
  • Savings with national retailers including Argos, Boots, Gap, Matalan and many more
  • Discounted package holidays through the Trust’s travel offers
  • Reduced-price cinema tickets and entertainment offers

Additional Trust-Wide Schemes 

We also offer a range of additional benefits to support healthy, active lifestyles and everyday needs, including:

  • Cycle2Work Scheme – helping staff save on bikes and cycling equipment through tax-efficient salary sacrifice
  • Health Cash Plan – enabling staff to claim back money on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and wellbeing expenses

Working as Part of a Trust 

Being part of Areté Learning Trust brings benefits that go beyond any single workplace:

  • Shared expertise and specialist support across the Trust
  • Strong central services that reduce pressure on schools and teams
  • Opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide initiatives and projects
  • The chance to work for a values-driven organisation making a genuine difference across multiple communities

Making a Difference Together

Every role at Areté Learning Trust matters. Whether you work directly with pupils or support our schools behind the scenes, your contribution helps us deliver on our moral purpose:

Every learner in our Trust is inspired and enabled to be the best they can be.

By joining Areté Learning Trust, you become part of a supportive, ambitious organisation where people are valued and success is shared.