Welcome
Esteem MAT was formed in 2018 and now consists of 14 academies from the East and West Midlands. Many of our pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities or are disadvantaged. Therefore, inclusion is our watchword, and our vision is for Esteem to be a learning community of excellence for SEND and alternative provision in the Midlands.
Karen Hayes | Chief Executive Officer
Our Trust in Numbers
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2018
Esteem MAT Formed -
2000+
Pupils Supported -
14
Academies -
13
Specialist -
1
Mainstream
Our Academies
We're Social
This has been a collaborative project developed in partnership with Greenhouse School Websites.
The new site reflects who we are as a trust — our values, our schools, and the communities we serve — all in a more modern, accessible, and user-friendly experience.
Thanks to the Greenhouse team and everyone across our Central Team who contributed along the way.
We'd love for you to take a look and let us know what you think.
https://www.esteemmat.co.uk
Esteem Valley Academy, an alternative provision academy in Ilkeston, is seeking a co-opted governor to join its Local Governing Committee.
As part of the Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, Esteem Valley Academy supports pupils who need an alternative to mainstream education — helping them re-engage with learning and achieve outcomes that work for them. Every child deserves a school that understands them — and as a governor, you can help ensure Esteem Valley Academy does exactly that.
What you'll do:
- Provide strategic guidance to the school's leadership team
- Help shape the school's direction and oversee its financial performance
- Hold leadership to account, offering both challenge and support
What's in it for you:
- Board-level experience that supports career progression
- Develop skills in strategy, finance, data and leadership
- Build a professional network across different industries
- Bring a fresh perspective shaped by your lived experience
- Make a lasting difference in young people's lives
We're particularly keen to hear from people with backgrounds in finance, HR, legal, SEND, safeguarding, data analysis, or strong local community links — but if you have the commitment and willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you too.
👉 Interested? Contact governance@esteemmat.co.uk or visit https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/governance-info/
Help shape the future of education in Ilkeston. Become a school governor today.
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Bennerley Fields School, a special school in Ilkeston, is looking for a co-opted governor to join their Local Governing Committee.
As part of the Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, Bennerley Fields supports pupils aged 2–16 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, as well as pupils with autism. Every child deserves a school that understands them - as a governor, you'll help make sure Bennerley does.
What you'll do:
- Provide strategic guidance to the school's leadership team
- Help set the school's direction and oversee its financial performance
- Hold leadership to account, offering both challenge and support
What's in it for you:
- Board-level experience that supports career progression
- The chance to develop skills in strategy, finance, data and leadership
- Build a professional network across different industries
- Use your lived experience to bring a fresh perspective
- Make a lasting difference in young people's lives
We're particularly keen to hear from people with backgrounds in finance, HR, legal, SEND, safeguarding, data analysis and strong local community links - but if you have the commitment and the willingness to learn, we want to hear from you too.
👉 Interested? Contact governance@esteemmat.co.uk or visit https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/governance-info/
Help shape the future of education in Ilkeston. Become a school governor today.
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Esteem North and Esteem South Academies are alternative provision schools in Derbyshire, supporting pupils who have been, or are at risk of being, excluded from mainstream education. Young people often arrive with the most complex needs and staff teams work tirelessly to help them find their feet, rebuild their confidence, and succeed.
The local governing committee exists to support that work. LGCs are a friendly, committed group of volunteers who act as a strategic partner and critical friend to the schools.
What governors do:
- Set the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the academies
- Hold the headteacher to account for educational performance and staff wellbeing
- Oversee financial management and make sure money is well spent
- Support safeguarding, SEND, curriculum and pupil voice
We'd love to hear from you if you bring:
- An interest in education and a desire to make a difference for vulnerable young people
- Experience in finance, HR, legal, safeguarding, education, or simply a willingness to learn
- Time to attend regular meetings and visit the schools
Governance is one of the most rewarding volunteering roles there is. No prior governance experience is needed as training and support are provided. You'll develop new skills, meet brilliant people, and play a genuine part in shaping young people's futures.
If you'd like to find out more or apply, please contact governance@esteemmat.co.uk or visit https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/governance-info/
Please share with anyone who might be interested - thank you!
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Holbrook School for Autism, a specialist autism school in Holbrook, Belper, is looking for a co-opted governor to join their Local Governing Committee.
As part of Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, Holbrook provides specialist education and care for students with a diagnosis of autism, aged 4–19, across two sites in Holbrook and Belper. Every child deserves a school that understands them - as a governor, you'll help make sure Holbrook does.
What you'll do:
- Provide strategic guidance to the school's leadership team
- Help set the school's direction and oversee its financial performance
- Hold leadership to account, offering both challenge and support
What's in it for you:
- Board-level experience that supports career progression
- The chance to develop skills in strategy, finance, data and leadership
- Build a professional network across different industries
- Use your lived experience to bring a fresh perspective
- Make a lasting difference in young people's lives
We're particularly keen to hear from people with backgrounds in finance, HR, legal, SEND, autism and neurodiversity, safeguarding, data analysis and strong local community links - but if you have the commitment and the willingness to learn, we want to hear from you too.
👉 Interested? Email the governance team at governance@esteemmat.co.uk or visit https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/governance-info/
Help shape the future of education in Derbyshire. Become a school governor today.
#SchoolGovernor #Autism #SEND #SpecialEducation #Governance #Derby #Belper #Holbrook #Volunteering #EducationLeadership #SchoolLeadership #BoardMember #MakeADifference #Community 1 Likes
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