On behalf of the Board of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), I would like to thank you for your interest in working for our trust.

Your interest in the CLF coincides with one of the most exciting phases in our development. Since forming as a multi-academy trust in 2009, we have developed from a small Bristol-based secondary education partnership to an instinctively collaborative family of 35 schools, serving the educational needs of 18,000+ children and young people aged 2 to 19. Recent growth means our academies are now based across five clusters in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Somerset. We continue to be sponsored by the University of the West of England and Rolls-Royce PLC.

The CLF employs more than 3,000 people in a range of roles designed to help children to be successful in their lives. We also rely on the time and commitment of over 200 volunteer governors, who share our values and ambitions.

Meaningful collaboration lies at the heart of our culture, and we are proud participants in a number of local, regional and national networks to support the broader education sector.

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about us. We look forward to welcoming you as a new colleague. I know that together, we will ensure all of our children and young people are prepared for lifelong success.

Steve Taylor

Chief Executive

Trust Information

Background

The Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025, having grown from its Bristol beginnings to its current total of 35 schools operating between Gloucestershire in the north and Somerset in the south. Throughout that evolution, our core purpose has remained consistent: we believe that by working together rather than in isolation, we can accelerate school improvement and embed excellence in our academies. In doing so, we create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our students.

Mission

To consistently deliver excellent educational experiences for pupils aged 2-19, improving their life chances and serving the communities of which we are a member.

Vision

Our vision is simple: we believe that by working together rather than in isolation we can accelerate school improvement and embed excellence in our academies. In doing so, together we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success for our students. That mission is underpinned by our long-established HEART values, which shape our decision-making and behaviours. These values ensure our students are at the forefront of our minds as we seek to deliver on our strategic goal of creating equity through education.

Our culture is one of purpose and collaboration, and its key binding agent is a shared, and deep-rooted moral imperative to improve lives.

Our People

We are keen to attract talented and committed people who share our values and who will unite behind our mission.

We see our people as our strength, and seek colleagues who are comfortable with complexity and make a virtue of doing better and improving standards. Our people are learners, committed to deepening their knowledge and understanding of themselves, their role, their position of influence and responsibility to those we support to thrive in their lives

We want our staff to be engaged and motivated to be the best versions of themselves every day.

In return, we offer an environment which is welcoming, diverse and inclusive of all, and fully representative of the communities we serve. And while we work hard, we also value balance in our busy lives, and use modern technology to support us and adopt flexible approaches to working and learning.

We care about our people and their wellbeing and support all colleagues with a host of resources, from wellbeing apps to counselling and access to occupational health. We offer an environment where everyone can thrive, enjoy a sense of belonging and achieve ongoing work fulfilment and career development within resilient and empowered teams shaped by inspiring leaders.

If this sounds like an organisation where you could flourish, we would love to hear from you.

Our Academies

Select an academy below to learn more or view jobs

Begbrook Primary Academy

Bristol, BS16 1HG

Bristol Brunel Academy

Bristol, BS15 1NU

Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Bristol, BS16 2HD

Broadoak Academy

Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4NP

Brook Academy

Gloucester, GL3 4ZN

Castle Primary School

Somerset, TA14 6RE

City Academy Bristol

Bristol, BS5 9JH

CLF Post 16

Bristol, BS15 8BD

Digitech Studio School

Bristol, BS30 8XQ

Evergreen Primary Academy

Bristol, BS5 0YR

Frome Vale Academy

Bristol, BS16 2QS

Hanham Woods Academy

Bristol, BS15 3LA

Hans Price Academy

Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3QP

Haywood Village Academy

Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8ES

Herons' Moor Academy

Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX

John Cabot Academy

Bristol, BS15 8BD

King's Oak Academy

Bristol, BS15 4JT

Lansdown Park Academy

Bristol, BS14 8SJ

Lime Hills Academy

Nailsea, BS48 2NN

Minerva Primary Academy

Bristol, BS16 4HA

Minerva Primary School

Somerset, TA1 2BU

Monkton Wood Academy

Taunton, TA2 8PD

Priorswood Primary School

Somerset, TA2 7AD

Queen Margaret Primary Academy

Gloucestershire, GL20 5HU

Snowdon Village

Bristol, BS5 9QR

Summerhill Academy

Bristol, BS5 7JU

Tewkesbury Academy

Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF

The Redstart Primary School

Somerset, TA20 1SD/p>

The Sky Academy

Taunton, TA2 7HW

Uphill Village Academy

Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4XH

Wallscourt Farm Academy

Bristol, BS16 1GE

Waycroft Academyy

Bristol, BS14 8PSE

Wicklea Academy

Bristol, BS4 4HR

Winterstoke Hundred Academy

Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8EE

Woodlands Academy

Bristol, BS14 8DQ

Your Reward

Your Wellbeing

Your Career

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference? At Cabot Learning Federation, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering growth. By joining our talent pool, you'll be among the first to hear about teaching, non-teaching and voluntary opportunities across our academies and central trust team, while being part of a supportive community dedicated to excellence in education. Whether you're an experienced educator, keen to work in a professional services support role or just starting your career, we welcome your interest in opportunities to help shape the future of learning in our trust and across the sector.

Ready to make a difference? Join our Talent Pool today!

JOIN OUR SCITT

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification, prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.