Benefits & Career Development

Your wellbeing matters to us.

At Barnsole, we believe that a positive working environment is built on strong relationships, open communication and colleagues who look out for one another. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues and approachable leaders who recognise the importance of feeling listened to, respected and supported.

As part of Maritime Academy Trust, you'll also have access to a wider package of employee benefits and support, including pay and pension arrangements, health and wellbeing resources, family-friendly benefits and financial wellbeing support.

Our Trust Benefits & Wellbeing page brings together the full offer and the support available to you throughout your career.

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We want you to feel confident in your role, encouraged to build on your strengths and supported in exploring your professional ambitions.

Whether you're working in the classroom, supporting children's learning or contributing to the wider running of our school, you'll have opportunities to share your ideas, develop your experience and play an active part in school life.

You may want to deepen your knowledge, contribute to curriculum development or school improvement, take on additional responsibilities or prepare for a future career step.

Whatever your ambitions, we want you to feel encouraged to keep learning and developing.

Professional learning is an important part of working at Barnsole.

You'll have opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge through coaching, mentoring, professional learning and sharing practice with experienced colleagues and leaders.

We also recognise the value of learning from one another, reflecting on different approaches and using our experiences to continually improve what we do.

Through Maritime Academy Trust, you'll be connected to wider professional networks, shared expertise and development opportunities across our schools.

 
There are many ways to build a rewarding career in education.

You might begin as a Teaching Assistant, explore opportunities to develop into a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, consider teacher training or work towards future leadership responsibilities.

You may also want to develop specialist knowledge or continue growing within a role you enjoy. Career development isn't always about moving into a new position — it can also mean building confidence, strengthening your skills and making an even greater contribution in your current role.

Through Maritime's wider Career Pathways, you can explore apprenticeships, teacher training, professional learning and leadership development at different stages of your career.

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