People and Culture

Pennine Academies Yorkshire – People and Culture Strategy

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our People and Culture Strategy outlines our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and thriving environment for all staff. Here’s an overview of our ethos and strategic priorities:

 

Our Trust Ethos

At Pennine Academies Yorkshire, we are guided by these core values:

  • Empowering staff to excel and grow.

  • Promoting mutual respect and fostering positive relationships.

  • Providing an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative community where every child and staff member thrives.

We believe culture drives success, and our goal is to create a vibrant workplace where staff feel valued, supported, and inspired.

 

Key Pillars of Our People and Culture Strategy

Attract and Welcome
  • We aim to be an employer of choice, offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and supportive onboarding.
  • Diversity, inclusion, and equality are at the heart of our recruitment processes.
Perform and Develop
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is central to our strategy, offering bespoke training, coaching, and mentoring.
  • We align professional development with personal aspirations and strategic needs, fostering growth at every career stage.
Retain and Recognise
  • We prioritise rewarding and recognising staff contributions through progression pathways, professional development opportunities, and leadership training.
  • Our goal is to nurture talent, offering career ladders and secondments across the Trust.
Thrive
  • Staff wellbeing is a priority, supported by innovative programmes addressing physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing.
  • Flexible working, mental health support, and workload reduction initiatives empower our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Commitment to Staff Wellbeing

Benefits of Working at Pennine:

Our holistic wellbeing approach includes:

Confidential helplines, counselling, and stress management initiatives.
Health-focused policies, from exercise initiatives to menopause support and physiotherapy.
Building community through staff networks, wellbeing committees, and collaborative events.
 
Transparent pay policies, pension schemes, and financial planning resources.

Join Our Mission

Pennine Academies Yorkshire is a dynamic and inclusive family of schools committed to exceptional outcomes for pupils and staff alike. Together, we can shape a brighter future by supporting our people to succeed.

For more information, please explore our People and Culture Strategy or reach out to us directly.

People & Culture Strategy

Wellbeing Charter

Workload Charter