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The GST Way - Our Principles

At The Good Shepherd Trust (GST), we are more than an education provider—we’re a community united by purpose. Inspired by Jesus the Good Shepherd, our values of Trust, Love, Courage, Respect, and Integrity shape everything we do, guiding our relationships, decisions, and day-to-day work across our family of schools.

We believe every child deserves a first-class education and that every member of staff plays a vital role in helping them fulfil their potential.

growth & career development

We are committed to nurturing talent and encouraging lifelong learning. Whether you're taking your first steps in education or pursuing leadership, GST provides robust support and development opportunities:

 

  • SCITT Initial Teacher Training – Train alongside expert teachers with personalised mentoring and support.
  • Apprenticeship Levy Funding -  Gain recognised qualifications across areas such as:
    • Teaching Assistant & Early Years (Levels 3)
    • Teacher & Senior Leader (Levels 6 - 7)
    • HR, ICT, Infrastructure, Finance & Admin (Levels 2-3)
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD):
    • Online compliance training via Every
    • Trust-led and external courses
    • Collaborative networks across curriculum and support areas
    • Mentoring, coaching and secondment opportunities
    • ECT induction and senior leadership pathways
    • Our School Centred Initial Trainee Teacher Programme (SCITT) provides graduates with the opportunity to train alongside experienced teachers, receiving tailored support and professional development with a clear path to becoming a qualified teacher at the end of the programme


We empower our staff to grow within their roles while also progressing their careers across our trust schools.

 

our benefits & wellbeing support

We value our people and work hard to support their wellbeing. Staff enjoy a wide range of meaningful benefits:

 

  • London Fringe pay scale for teaching staff
  • Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
  • Cycle to Work scheme - save up to 42% on your commute
  • Eye Care support via Specsavers
  • Vivup Employee Assistance Programme, including:
    • Online GP access 24/7, 365 days a year
    • Discounts for supermarkets, gyms, holidays, and utilities
    • Bereavement counselling
  • Wellbeing and anti-stress policy - We regularly seek feedback from staff around their work, wellbeing and challenges. Other highlights include Staff Wellbeing survey, wellbeing colleague groups and individual action plans.
  • Trust-wide INSET training - eight dedicated professional development days a year.


We also embrace an open-door culture—staff voice matters here, and wellbeing is embedded into our policies and practices.

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At GST, we are proud of our diversity journey and remain committed to becoming a more inclusive organisation. Our goal, “to be better, together,” reflects our belief that diversity strengthens us all.

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those under-represented in our workforce. Appointments are always made on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working for any role.

 

Come and join us

A career at The Good Shepherd Trust is an opportunity to make a difference. Whatever your role—teaching, support, leadership—you will be part of a mission that transforms lives through education, underpinned by values that truly matter. Take a look at our current vacancies here - Vacancies - The Good Shepherd Trust - Transforming Schools)

You can join our Talent Pool here.