Learning Academies Trust

18/09/2026

Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance (PTSA) is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Apprenticeship and PTSA Operations Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality apprenticeship programmes and wider PTSA services.

For more information, click on the link below:

Closing date: 9:00am, Mon 5th Oct, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

03/08/2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Finance Assistant to join our busy and supportive Central Finance Team.

For more information, please see the link:

Closing date: 9:00am, Mon 10th Aug, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

17/07/2026

This week, we celebrate 10 years of the Learning Academies Trust.

Thank you to all our amazing staff.

Believe you can. Together we will.

18/03/2026

Learning Academies Trust have an exciting opportunity for an Office Manager at Hyde Park School.

Hyde Park School is looking for an organised, people-focused Office Manager to lead our busy school office and be a key point of contact for pupils, families and staff.

In this role, you’ll:
Lead the school’s administration function and day to day office operations
Provide high quality support across the school
Help ensure the office runs smoothly, efficiently and with a welcoming approach

To apply, please click on the link below:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146710/EDV-2026-HPJS-35463

Closing date: 9:00am, Mon 20th Apr, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

09/03/2026

We are really pleased to share that Simon Spry has been shortlisted for the CEO of the Year award at the Optimus Education Awards.

Simon was nominated by his senior colleagues as he approaches retirement, recognising his dedication and unwavering commitment to improving the life chances of children across our city. From the trust’s beginnings 10 years ago, when three schools came together to support the then failing Salisbury Road, Simon has led with clarity, ambition and determination.

Today, the trust has grown to 18 primary schools across the city. It’s an incredible story of collaboration, ambition and improvement, and a legacy Simon should be very proud of.

We’ll look forward to hearing the final results in June, when LAT will also be on the national stage as a finalist for Medium Trust of the Year.

“Believe you can. Together we will.”

🌟 CEO of the year - Sponsored by Supporting Education Group🌟 Congratulations on being shortlisted for CEO of the year at our MAT Excellence Awards. We can’t wait to welcome you to our awards ceremony. ✨Susan Douglas CBE, The Eden Academy Trust ✨David Clayton, Endeavour Learning Trust ✨...

04/03/2026

Our founding CEO, Simon Spry is retiring after being at the Learning Academies Trust (LAT) helm for 10 years. We are an 18-school primary Multi Academy Trust situated in the heart of Plymouth, dedicated to transforming children’s life chances through high-quality education. Serving nearly 5,500 children with over 900 staff across its schools and nursery settings, LAT has grown organically since its inception in 2016, rooted in a collaborative, school-to-school support culture.

The Trust is deeply committed to school improvement, with a clear track record of raising standards. Nearly 40% of its schools have faced challenges, yet LAT consistently achieves academic outcomes above national averages, including for disadvantaged pupils.

With Simon retiring, we are now seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the Trust into its next phase of development.

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners:

Eddie Caviezel Cox | [email protected] | 07951 920768

Phil Gifford | [email protected] | 07904 814273

Learning Academies Trust (LAT) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the Trust into its next phase of development.

22/09/2025

🌟 Starting school in September 2026? 🌟

We’d love to welcome you to our school! 🏫💙

Join us on one of our Tours or at our special Open Afternoon on Saturday 8th November – a great chance to meet the team, explore our classrooms, and see what makes our school so special. ✨

📅 Sessions can be booked via the link below, calling the school reception team (01752 660566) or by scanning the QR code.

We can’t wait to show you around!

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12/12/2024

🎄Once again, Arborcure Ltd kindly donated real Christmas trees to each of the schools within the Trust 🎄

We'd like to say a big thank you to John and the team at Arborcure.

A few photos of the decorated trees are below:

14/11/2024

The next step of Safer Schools is taking delivery of an Anaphylaxis Rescue Kit for each of our 17 schools.

These kits complement our existing first aid provisions and follow the roll out of automated external defibrillators last year.

10/10/2024

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