Case Studies

Laura outside her school, St Mary’s Junior Academy

I joined St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust in 2017 as a Year 3 Teacher at Diss Junior Academy.  Within a year, I had been given the role of Maths Lead for the school and was provided with various CPD opportunities, including enrolment to the Maths Hub and completing my Primary Mastery Specialist Training and the Schools Development Lead programme.

I have been able to share my learning across the Trust through subject deep dives and mentoring opportunities and became the Trust Improvement Lead for Maths in 2021.

In September 2022, I was provided with a secondment opportunity to St Mary’s Junior Academy as a Deputy Head, before applying for the Headteacher vacancy in January 2024 which I was fortunate enough to be accepted for. This is where my headship began.

St Benet’s are an encouraging employer who believe in providing opportunities to develop their internal talent. They have supported me in my continuous professional development; allowed me to develop myself and others through knowledge sharing and collaboration amongst the academies; and where opportunities have arisen, I have been able to take further steps in my career from teaching to leadership. The team have continued to support me since taking up the role of Headteacher.

I would say to all potential candidates that a benefit of working for St Benet’s is the vast array of skilled individuals they have to ensure you always have someone to turn to for advice, no matter what the question!