Professional Development at Enquire Learning Trust
Empowering People. Elevating Practice.
At Enquire Learning Trust, we believe that the quality of education our children receive is directly linked to the quality of teaching and support our staff provide. That’s why professional development is at the heart of everything we do.
Every member of our team—whether in the classroom, the office, or behind the scenes—has a clear entitlement to continuous learning and growth.
Career Ladders and Pathways
From Early Career Teachers to experienced leaders, we offer clear, structured progression routes for every stage of your career.
- For those aspiring to school or system leadership, we provide a suite of high-quality leadership development programmes.
- For those with a passion for a particular area—such as SEND, pedagogy, or curriculum design—we offer opportunities to deepen expertise and lead innovation.
Developing Teaching Expertise
As a single, unified Trust, we harness the collective strength of our academies to provide:
- Access to shared expertise across schools
- Hundreds of opportunities for collaboration and connection
- A culture where every academy supports the growth of its people
Our bespoke CPD offer is responsive, relevant, and aligned with each academy’s improvement priorities.
Teaching Assistants: Valued and Supported
Our Teaching Assistants are a vital part of our workforce. We offer:
- Access to accredited training
- ELT-led CPD in areas such as SEND, Early Years, safeguarding, and pedagogy
- Pathways into teaching—with many TAs successfully progressing to qualified teacher status
- Opportunities to visit other academies to share best practice and see high-quality provision in action
Support Staff Development
We recognise the vital role of every team member in supporting pupil outcomes. That’s why we provide tailored training for:
- Business Managers
- SENCOs
- Safeguarding Leads
- Premises Staff
- Catering Teams
Each group receives targeted professional development throughout the academic year, ensuring they are equipped, confident, and connected.
At Enquire Learning Trust, professional development isn’t an add-on—it’s a promise. A promise to invest in our people, nurture talent, and build a workforce that is empowered to make a difference.