Great Reasons to Join NCLT

GREAT REASONS

TO JOIN NCLT

OUR TRUST

NCLT is a multi-academy trust created in 2015 by the governors and senior leaders of New College Pontefract; an outstanding sixth form college. The vision for the Trust grew out of our commitment to share our strengths and collaborate with others to improve outcomes for students.

Today, our Trust comprises a family of 16-19 colleges located in areas of historical and persistent underachievement across Yorkshire and the Humber - New College Pontefract, New College Doncaster and New College Bradford. In the future, the Trust’s intention is for managed growth in line with our expertise and through maximising partnerships and deployments from our Teaching School.

96% of our staff felt that they are part of a team with a common purpose and shared values (NCLT Annual Employee Engagement Survey for 2019)

OUR VISION

Our schools and colleges will make a significant difference to the lives of young people. As a result, together we will make a quantifiable contribution to social mobility. Our colleges will share a clear local and regional identity as providers of the highest quality teaching and learning. Teachers and leaders will set ambitious and challenging targets for young people to enable their successful progression in to higher education and employment.

99% of staff state that they are proud to be a member of staff at NCLT (NCLT Annual Employee Engagement Survey for 2019)

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MEET

THE TEAM Richard Fletcher Chief Executive Officer of NCLT Jo Vickers Trust Chief Operating Officer

Lauren Walker Trust Director for Human Resources

Vicky Marks Principal, New College Pontefract

Helen Jackson Chelsea Branson-Webster Trust Director for Curriculum Trust Director for Quality and Education and Education

Brendon Fletcher Principal, New College Doncaster

Stuart Nash Principal, New College Bradford

We know that in order to achieve our Trust vision, we need dedicated and talented staff to work with us and share this vision. Just as we do with our students, we really care about our staff and want to invest in you as an individual, your development and career aspirations.

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SUPPORTIVE & CHALLENGING

ENVIRONMENT

We are unapologetic in being driven to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students; because of this, we aim to give every individual member of the team whatever help and support they need to flourish as an outstanding member of staff. We offer an in-depth induction programme for new staff which includes training and support through our existing sixth form colleges. We offer lots of CPD in-house through our teaching and learning experts and also via the Teaching School. We also have a CPD budget to which all staff can apply to access externally provided CPD. The Trust also offers staff the opportunity to attend an innovation and exploritory day which centres around further professional development. Staff are encouraged to spend a day in industry or in other educational establishments in order to learn from colleagues.

246 external training events were attended by NCLT staff in 2019, providing opportunities for staff to refresh knowledge, new skills and collaborate with others.

Having been awarded the Investors in People Award, we have been recognised for our ongoing dedication to our people management practices, strongly investing in the development and performance of our staff. The Trust has also achieved Leaders in Diversity status and has featured in the National Central for Diversity Top 20* list for the last two years running, demonstrating how we create an inclusive environment in which diversity is celebrated; recognising the advantages that individuals from different backgrounds, with different skills and experience can bring to our organisation. The Trust is also a Disability Confident Committed Employer, has achieved the Wakefield Wellbeing Charter (for staff health and wellbeing practices) and we run a varied Trust Equality and Diversity Events programme.

97% of staff agreed that NCLT is dedicated to diversity and inclusiveness.

92% of staff stated they were satisfied that they have opportunities to apply their talents and expertise.

(NCLT Annual Employee Engagement Survey for 2019)

We are passionate about creating a workplace and culture where everyone can thrive and expect mutual trust and respect. We want to understand what being a great place to work means for our staff – so we listen – through our Employee Engagement Survey, staff voice consultations, collaboration and general open door policy.

97% of staff reported that employees are committed to improving all aspects of the organisation.

(NCLT Annual Employee Engagement Survey for 2019)

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WIDER OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREER

PROGRESSION

The Trust is outward-facing and believes strongly in collaboration. New College Pontefract is the lead strategic partner of our Teaching School, which is an exciting project involving collaboration with over 30 schools and colleges from primary level right through to higher education institutions in the Yorkshire region. The Teaching School creates opportunities for staff to access a range of CPD events, to deliver CPD events, to get involved in supporting colleagues and departments in other schools and colleges, and to contribute to the development of initial teacher training.

NCLT holds three shared Trust planning days across the academic year to facilitate subject planning and preparation across all our colleges. In addition, we hold half-termly subject meetings, using technology to connect across our colleges and facilitate working together to develop subject pedagogical knowledge.

Alongside the work of our teaching school, the formation and growth of the Trust is a great vehicle for developing talented teachers, staff and leaders, and has already created many new opportunities for staff. The Trust has an enviable reputation for career progression and internal promotion over the last few years.

In 2019, there were 70 staff promotions across the Trust (either staff moving to a more senior position or taking on an additional responsibility role).

92% of staff reported that they felt valued in the organisation (NCLT Annual Employee Engagement Survey for 2019)

We hope to be able to offer both longer term career progression, as well as short term projects to be able to suit the needs of a range of staff to help us engage and retain the most talented team of people. We are pleased to report that our staff turnover is low and we are successful in retaining talented and committed staff within our Trust.

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STAFF BENEFITS &

REWARDS We offer lots of varied staff benefits, including: > > > > > > >

Various staff recognition and reward schemes.

An Employee Health and Wellbeing Policy (including Employee Assistant Programme).

Childcare Voucher Scheme.

Attractive pension schemes.

Free on-site staff parking.

Annual Staff Wellbeing Day. S ubsidised Trust and college events – Christmas party, end of year celebrations, coffee mornings, clubs and social gatherings.

NCLT is a vibrant and friendly place to work and there is always lots on offer!

EXCELLENT RECOGNITION AND REWARD PACKAGE We strongly believe in rewarding outstanding performance and those that ‘go the extra mile’ and we have attractive reward systems in place for all staff which include: > A n annual bonus scheme linked to our appraisal process for outstanding individual staff/team performance. > Termly ‘Above & Beyond’ rewards for staff recognition of those that have gone the extra mile – nominations received from staff. > Lieu time is used to reward those staff who support whole college/ Trust events where this is outside the remit of their role. > Length of service awards to thank staff for their loyalty and commitment. > Subsidised Christmas and End of Year celebrations. > Additional rewards at the Principal/ CEO’s discretion. > Recognition of NQT/RQT successes.

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93% of staff say communication between senior leaders and emplyees is good in the organisation (NCLT Annual Employee Engagement Survey for 2019)

EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLBEING The wellbeing of our staff is paramount and at NCLT we want to create an environment where everyone can flourish.

As part of our Employee Health and Wellbeing Strategy, the Trust is pleased to be able to offer an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We understand that sometimes it can be difficult to balance the pressures of work with the needs of home life and that help is sometimes needed to deal with these challenges. Our EAP is an online, App, telephone or face-to-face employee benefit designed to help staff deal with personal and professional problems. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for issues such as: > > > > > > > > > >

Home life support and advice Work life assistance Physical and emotional health Mini health checks Life support Emotional health Physical health Online CBT Wellbeing videos and webinars Medical information

92% of staff said they are happy with the workplace flexibility offered at the organisation

(NCLT Annual Employee Engagement Survey for 2018/19)

In addition, the Trust holds an Annual Staff Wellbeing Day which gives all staff the opportunity to take part in an activity related to their physical, emotional or mental wellbeing. Staff really value this opportunity and it allows staff to meet with others from across the Trust whom they may not often come in to contact with; further building relationships.

As part of the Wakefield Wellbeing Charter and through our action plan, our Trust employees living in the Wakefield area, can also enjoy discounted Aspire Gym membership.

The quality of our staff and the warm friendly relationship that exists throughout the Trust makes NCLT an exciting and enjoyable place to work and learn.

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