Becoming a Salterns School

A values-led partnership where relationships, excellence, and inclusion drive improvement.

At Salterns Academy Trust, we believe in education built on relationships. Our schools combine high standards with a genuine commitment to relational practice — creating calm, respectful, and ambitious environments where every learner thrives.

Joining our Trust means becoming part of a community guided by shared values of respect, community, resilience, aspiration, and inclusion. We’re data-informed, transparent  and focused on collaboration — so every school, staff member, and pupil can succeed.

Together, we grow stronger — raising standards, supporting leaders, and building schools where relationships make the difference.

We nurture strong, respectful relationships that underpin excellent teaching , behaviour and wellbeing 

Our vision and values shape every decision we make.

We combine collaborative school-to-school improvement with robust accountability to  support transparent, evidence-based improvement planning

Benefit from Trust-wide professional development, leadership coaching, and curriculum innovation.

Centralised finance, IT, HR, and compliance support free school leaders to focus on teaching and learning.

 

We understand that joining a Trust is a big decision — our process is open, collaborative, and transparent:
  • Initial Conversation – Meet with our CEO and Trust leaders to explore shared values and ambitions.
  • Due Diligence – We work together to review data, finances, and culture — ensuring a good fit for both parties.
  • Collaborative Planning – Agree an improvement plan, timeline, and support structure.
  • Integration & Support – Access immediate leadership, operational, and professional development support from day one