Staff Support & Benefits
Within the Partnership, we want to ensure that whilst supporting our pupils and communities, our staff members feel valued and that their important contribution is fully recognised and appreciated.
As a values-based organisation, we want to ensure that their lived experience at work is rewarding, enriching and supports them to reach both their personal and professional goals.
Here are the commitments we make and the benefits we offer:
Workload and Wellbeing
We go beyond the Department for Education's Wellbeing Charter with Inspire Partnership's own Wellness and Workload Charter. It contains the eleven principles in the DfE's equivalent Charter but adds a stronger commitment to supporting staff mental health, managing workload and maintaining a positive, collaborative environment across all our schools.
The support we provide includes 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and guidance.
Work-life Balance
We prioritise your wellbeing through flexible staff policies and targeted support. To help our team rest and recharge, we also offer an extended two-week October half-term break.
Employee Recognition
We value the contribution of all staff across the partnership and take every opportunity to thank them for this as well as celebrate local and trust-wide achievements through shout-outs in school briefings, our Partnership Press and the annual trust awards ceremonies.
Professional Development
You will be provided with ongoing professional training, development and opportunities tailored to your learning needs throughout your career. Including opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Partnership, focusing on specific areas of educational development, as well as internal secondment and promotional opportunities. Review the full programme for 2026/2027 here.
Collaboration
We don’t just talk about it, we live and breathe it in everything we do. As a member of staff you will experience a range of activities which allow you to work closely with colleagues not only in the Trust but across a variety of networks and partnerships as you share ideas and best practice. We are a trust where innovation and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged.
Pay and Pension
We provide guaranteed pay progression for all roles, alongside secure, government-backed pension schemes (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) that are recognised as some of the best nationally, featuring tax relief and generous employer contributions.
Electric Car Scheme
Eligible staff can access this scheme through salary sacrifice, making electric cars more affordable.
Voluntary Benefits
Education staff can access various external savings, financial support and union benefits. Key offers include shopping and travel discounts (via Discounts for Teachers and Teacher Perks), confidential hardship grants (from Teaching Staff Trust and Turn2us), and union perks such as legal advice and trust funds.
Blue Light Card
Staff can sign up to the Blue Light Card scheme to access thousands of discounts across high street brands, restaurants and days out. The sign-up cost can be claimed back through expenses.
