Why Work With CST?

Culture & Ethos

• We believe that every child can achieve, irrespective of their background or circumstances
• We create very high performing schools where students thrive and make excellent progress
• Being part of CST means being part of a forward-thinking, expanding organisation that values real collaboration and invests in the development of its staff
• Behaviour systems and routines are strong and consistent in our schools, supporting staff to be able to do what they do best: teach
• All of our schools have proactive staff social groups. CST is a great place to make friendships that can last a lifetime
• All new staff have a buddy and a comprehensive onboarding process

Professional Growth 

• Professional development and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. With exceptional coaching and support, you’ll be equipped to grow in your career alongside a team of inspiring professionals
• Opportunities to develop in our trust are substantial. 75% of our leadership teams are in post due to internal promotion. Good staff do well at CST
• We’ll make sure you are part of a high performing team that will look after you and support you to be the best that you can possibly be
• We have an excellent Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme. We train graduates to be future leaders in education
• Every staff member has access to the fully funded suite of NPQs and other professional qualifications

Workload Reduction

• We run a 4.5 day week, finishing at lunchtime on a Friday
• 3 week Christmas holiday
• No performance management.  We have automatic pay progression
• We have replaced retrospective marking with live marking
• ‘Memory booklets’  allow staff to set simple homework with minimal marking 
• Centralised detentions mean staff do not need to run individual detentions
• No written school reports 
• No formal lesson observations 
• Training on time-management 

Staff Benefits 

• Free gym membership at onsite gyms where available 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee counselling service (EAP)
• Half-termly staff breakfasts & breaktime cakes in the staff room
• Free lunch every day to staff who complete one duty
• Regular social events