Career Progression
Venn Academy Trust is committed to providing its staff with clear pathways for career development. Whether you’re an early-career teacher, an aspiring leader, or part of the operational or support staff, Venn offers an inclusive and supportive environment to help you grow and achieve your full potential.
With tailored development programmes, leadership opportunities, and a strong culture of well-being, Venn ensures that all staff members have the tools and resources needed to excel in their careers.
Further information
Teaching Staff
The Venn Teachers’ Career Pathway is designed to support educators at every stage of their career, from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to senior leadership positions. This pathway includes:
- Early Career Framework: Building foundational teaching and classroom management skills.
- The Artisan Teacher Programme: Enhancing teaching practices, preparing for subject leadership, and supporting SEND learners.
- Aspirant Leader Programme: Designed for those aiming to move into leadership roles, with modules on governance, team dynamics, and change management.
- Leadership Coaching and NPQ Qualifications: Access to leadership coaching and nationally recognised professional qualifications (NPQs).
Classroom Support Staff
Venn provides a structured pathway for classroom support staff, including teaching assistants and other specialist roles:
- Apprentice TA to Specialist Roles: A clear progression from entry-level positions to senior and specialist roles.
- Venn Improving Classroom Support Programme: Focused on enhancing classroom support practices and collaborating with teaching staff to maximise pupil outcomes
Administrative Staff
The Venn Admin Career Pathway offers growth opportunities in roles such as HR, finance, and general administration:
- Apprentice Admin to Specialist Roles: Opportunities to specialise in finance, HR, or senior administration roles.
- On-the-Job Training and Accredited Courses: Access to internal training, shadowing opportunities, and college courses
Site and Premises Staff
Venn’s Site and Premises Career Pathway provides structured development in facilities and premises management:
- Progression from Cleaner to Senior Site Roles: Training in essential health and safety, GDPR, and leadership in premises management.
- IOSH and H&S Training: Ensuring staff are qualified and confident in managing school environments safely
Well-Being and Support
Venn is committed to staff well-being, offering resources and initiatives designed to ensure a supportive working environment:
- Well-being Charter: Prioritises staff mental health, flexible working, and workload management.
- Counselling Services: Free counselling available to staff and their families.
- Generous Employee Benefits: Includes gym membership discounts, technology loans, and cycle-to-work schemes.
Career Progression Outcomes
Staff who engage with Venn’s career pathways and development programmes benefit from:
- Enhanced leadership and teaching skills, enabling career advancement.
- Opportunities for secondments, coaching, and action research to broaden experience.
- A collaborative culture that encourages innovation, inclusion, and professional growth.
“Pupils are eager to learn and enjoy a curriculum that is both engaging and broad, supporting their academic and personal growth.”
“Teachers have high expectations, which encourages pupils to strive for their best.”
“Leaders are determined to provide pupils with the best possible start to their education, ensuring that all pupils achieve well.”
“Staff are skilled at helping pupils to re-engage with their learning and make good progress.”
“Pupils thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment.”
“Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, and they show a strong sense of belonging to the school community.”
“Teachers help every pupil do their best. The staff know pupils’ needs extremely well and tailor learning to enable all pupils to thrive.”
“There is a strong sense of teamwork among staff, which contributes to the school’s positive ethos.”
“The school is a vibrant and welcoming place where pupils feel safe and supported.”
“Parents and carers appreciate the school’s focus on building strong relationships and engaging with the wider community.”
“Staff work effectively together to create a caring and inclusive environment where all pupils are valued.”
“Parents value the commitment of staff in helping their children to succeed.”
“The school provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs.”
“They are committed to including all pupils in the school and work hard to ensure that they achieve well.”
“Highly effective and passionate leaders, from in school and the trust, work well together to ensure that pupils in this school make very strong progress from their varied starting points.”
“The curriculum is designed to ensure that all children make progress in their learning.”
“Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely caring and positive. Pupils feel safe and supported, preparing them well for life beyond school.”
“Pupils are enthusiastic learners and enjoy the varied and engaging curriculum on offer.”
“The school provides a highly nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and supported.”
“Strong leadership ensures that all pupils make excellent progress in their learning and personal development.”
“There is a strong team culture within the school. Teachers who are new to the school welcome the support they receive.”
“Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning.”
“Pupils love learning at this school. Each morning, friendly staff greet children at the door with big smiles. This creates a welcoming and positive environment for all pupils.”
“Leaders are ambitious for every pupil and provide a curriculum that meets their diverse needs.”
“The school’s values of ‘confidence, resilience and perseverance’ shine through the curriculum and the positive attitudes of staff and pupils.”
“The school’s inclusive ethos ensures that every child feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.”
“The school provides high-quality nurture and skilled support, ensuring pupils flourish both academically and personally.”
“Leaders consider teachers’ workload. This helps teachers to focus on planning interesting lessons.”
“Parents appreciate the school’s efforts to engage with families and build strong community links.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Staff share a determination to help children succeed.”
“Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the difference it has made to their children.”
“Leaders ensure that the curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of all pupils, enabling them to succeed academically and personally.”
“The school expects great things from all pupils. They successfully meet these goals and make superb progress in their understanding of different subjects.”