Welcome from the CEO
Welcome to The 3-18 Education Trust! We are thrilled to have you join our dedicated community of employees. Your decision to become part of our Trust marks the beginning of an exciting journey, both for you and the students you will inspire.
As a multi-academy trust, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to education, serving students aged 3-18 across North, Central, and South Shropshire. Each of our schools maintains its unique identity and ethos while benefiting from the shared resources and expertise within our Trust. This synergy creates a dynamic environment where innovative teaching and learning thrive and employees realise their potential.
Our commitment to quality education is reflected in our dedication to supporting our staff. You are now part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people. Together, we strive to deliver exceptional educational experiences that empower our students to reach their full potential.
This induction pack contains essential information about The 3-18 Education Trust, our vision, and our commitment to both staff and students alongside school specific information that will support you as you begin your career with us. You will find details about our unique schools, resources available to you, and the support structures in place to help you succeed. We encourage you to explore these materials thoroughly as you settle into your new role.
As you embark on this journey, rest assured that we are here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your line manager, school leaders, and our central team will be more than happy to assist you.
We are excited about the contributions you will make to our Trust and the positive impact you will have on our students, schools and wider communities. Welcome aboard!
Warm regards,
David O’Toole
Chief Executive Officer
Trust Values
Our Vision
To ensure every individual is in a great school.
Our Mission
To celebrate the diverse nature, culture and identity of our individual schools, whilst collaborating and enjoying the benefit of the team.
Our Values
Compassionate: to show care and understanding towards others
Accomplished: to provide high quality education and training for all
Resilient: to be solution focused and able to intelligently manage challenges
Trust Structure
Welcome from Your New School
A very warm welcome to The Priory School, Shrewsbury. The Priory School is a unique and vibrant community which epitomises all that can be achieved through a dedicated, and caring staff working tirelessly to encourage an independent and resilient student body. As soon as you enter the building you notice a very special, mutual respect between staff and students. Our size allows us to know every student as an individual but also gives us the flexibility to provide a high-quality learning experience.
Our core values are encapsulated within the school’s message to students to always endeavour to be Selfless, Self-assured and Successful. In day-to-day interactions in school, we focus on everyone being Ready and Respectful in order to achieve these aims and values. Naturally there is a focus upon the academic to ensure that each individual fulfils their true potential. We are traditional in our expectations of students but we never lose sight of innovation in the classroom. We endeavour to ensure lessons are dynamic, and exciting to capture and captivate young people’s interest and love of learning. Our wider staff team work tirelessly to ensure the more holistic needs of pupils are met, with our House system forming an integral part of all we do.
As a member of staff at The Priory, you will have a supportive induction programme, in addition to continuous professional development. This includes access to internal and trust wide support and best practice but also wider qualifications through our Teaching School Hub status, as lead school for Shropshire and Telford Education Partnership. You will have an identified member of staff who will support you through your initial time with us but please feel free to approach any member of the leadership team if you have any queries or questions.
Alison Pope
Head Teacher