Our Vision:
Ambitious, Optimistic, Forward-thinking
We will:
Recruit and retain high quality staff
Deliver and develop quality first teaching
Provide a relevant and engaging curriculum
Build capacity for improvement with schools
Promote wellbeing
Celebrate diversity
Deliver rapid and sustained improvement
Zest Academy Trust has the capacity to act as a sponsor, leading, managing and coaching in other schools, specialising in serving disadvantaged communities and in challenging circumstances. The Trust is the product of detailed discussion of sponsor accountabilities, strong governance and a powerful commitment to improving joining schools.
Zest Academy Trust also really wants to work with good and outstanding schools, providing strength and growing capacity across the Trust.
Our Values:
Learn, Innovate, Develop, Challenge
Promote a love of learning, have a constant focus on teaching and assessment and will effectively manage all its resources
Prepare our children for life’s challenges by creating innovative, safe learning environments that challenge preconceptions and expectations
Value each member of the Zest community by trusting, supporting and treating each other with dignity and respect
Enable our family of schools to maintain and develop their own school identity, sharing innovative practice and support
Enable staff to develop professionally and share their enthusiasm and love of learning with the children in their care
Share expertise and experience within the Zest community and will collaboratively support professional development and build effective learning capacity