Join us in our journey for making an enduring difference to our students’ lives, providing them with the knowledge, resilience and skills to enable them to have purposeful and lasting employment.
Why work with us?
Investing in people is at the heart of what we do. We believe that employing the best possible people will get the best possible outcomes for our students. We support and value staff in all roles and welcome them into the Chiltern Way family.
Refer a Friend Scheme
We offer a £50 John Lewis Voucher from our refer a friend scheme. If you successfully refer a friend and they go on to be hired by CWAT, you will be awarded a £50 voucher.
Continued Professional Development
At CWAT we want all our employees to develop and deepen their professional knowledge and skills throughout their careers. Dedicated Directors of Curriculum and Coaching support staff encourage employees to gain QTS, complete ECT and provide structured development for all staff through research-based and evidence-based practice. We support and encourage staff to complete the full range of NPQs to support the growth and development of our leaders of the future.
CWAT offers a clear career path with excellent opportunity for advancement where the sky is the limit for the right people.
We employ a wide variety of support staff and help them to develop into specialised roles. Some of our TA’s have gained skills in areas such as Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy.
Partnership Opportunities with Universities
CWAT is partnered with a number of universities in the UK and abroad, participating in innovative research in areas such as Autism, teacher training and the impact of our work on children’s long-term wellbeing and education.
Diverse Workplace
CWAT is committed to equalities, diversity, and inclusion. We do not tolerate discrimination.
Generous Salary and Pension Scheme
The teacher’s pension scheme and Local Government pension scheme are some of the most generous pension schemes available.
Our employees all receive a generous salary that reflects the commitment that our staff have to the role.
Free Tea and Coffee Available
Tea, coffee, fresh fruit, and biscuits are available throughout the day along with chilled filtered water.
Accommodation
At some schools we can support with finding suitable accommodation for staff.
Facilities
Our schools are well equipped with sports facilities that staff can access after the working day.
Revamped Employee Assistance Programme
This includes employee discounts, counselling, and a cash health plan. We recognise that our employees are dedicated and incredibly hard working and looking after our employees’ health and wellbeing is very important to us.
"CWAT is a fantastic place to work. Everyone who works here lives and breathes the same values and ethos and is wholly committed to the mission statement of getting the students a job. Colleagues quickly become friends and you become part of the CWAT family."
Sarah Stevens, Head of Wendover
"Working for Chiltern Way Academy Trust is one of the most unique careers I’ve had. As a Support Manager my role can change on a day-to-day basis and provides new challenges all the time. It’s what makes the role so appealing. We are there for all students at any moment which helps with building fantastic relationships."
Ian Potter, Support Manager
"Working at CWAT is very rewarding. The staff team are all supportive and friendly, which makes for a great working environment. Every day is different, there is never a dull moment and it's lovely to watch the students flourish as they go through the years."
Sam Dean, Teacher
"Every day I do something I love, making an impact on people’s lives. SLT and all the staff are approachable, friendly and go the extra mile every day. We really advocate the work, commitment, energy that CWAT applies to support students to achieve their best."
Amy Pinnock, Receptionist
"Chiltern Way Academy Trust is an incredibly supportive and fulfilling workplace with exceptionally caring, kind, and compassionate staff that not only educate students but equip our young people with the capacity to thrive outside of an educational setting. Within the role of a teaching assistant, I help facilitate the growth of students through identifying areas for improvement to make sure no child gets left behind. The opportunities for staff members are excellent with a diverse range of roles allowing every individual to find their niche in a welcoming and enthusiastic team."
Mark Draffan, Teaching Assistant