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GREATER MANCHESTER ACADEMIES TRUST

Our Core Offer

Who we are...
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We are an educational charity
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We are highly accountable to ESFA, OFSTED and the Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC)
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We are here for our community
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We are a Trust that allows our schools to maintain their own identity
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We are a Trust that encourages strong partnerships
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We are committed to excellence
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We are a trustworthy, helpful and forward thinking Trust with one goal, to make a difference to all our students
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We are here to help look after the wellbeing of your school community
What we are not...
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We are not a business in it for profitt
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We are not going to compromise the relationships between Governors and their schools
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We are not controlling, we believe in the power of positive partnerships to make the difference
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We will not stipulate your curriculum or tell you how to run your school
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We will not make changes to school uniform or branding
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We will not allow isolation. We truly believe we are stronger as a family of schools
Potential benefits of joining GMAT...
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Reduced staffing costs.
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Agile staff deployment
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Value for money
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Generate additional income
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More money to spend on making a difference to children
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Supportive school improvement
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Evidence informed Trust wide CPD, lead by a National Research School
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Enhanced internal career development opportunities
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Efficiency savings
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Develop a network for Governor support or development
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Facilitate the sharing of good practice across the MAT
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Make it easier for teachers to support each other by acting as a coach, mentor or critical friend
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Headteachers are not alone. You don’t have to keep on top of all changes on your own
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Teachers and leaders can work together on the things that matter

Frequently Asked Questions
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