OUR BENEFITS

We offer a great benefits package to all of our team, including:

  • Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions, with auto-enrolment into either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Earning Schemes.
  • Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.
  • ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day’s leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child’s sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.
  • Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of workshops, networking and learning for all staff.
    Colleagues can also access a range of professional development opportunities using Apprenticeship Levy funding, and benefit from professional development networks.
  • Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office-based work where appropriate.
  • Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.
  • Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.
  • Mental Health First Aid support.
  • Recognition and Community: We regularly celebrate staff achievements, milestones and contributions across our schools, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging within the #TeamMET community.
  • Employee Referral Scheme.

 

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.