Our Ethos and Values

Our ethos is built around three connected ideas. Our Summit sets out our purpose. Our Horizon defines what we are working towards. Our Bedrock reflects the values that shape how we work every day

Our Summit

Our mission is to pioneer an exceptional education that consciously liberates

Our Horizon

Our vision is that our schools provide
Educational excellence for all:​

All children and young people are prepared to thrive at intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal and global levels.  Learners’ experience is relational, empowering and liberates consciously. 

Great place to work:​

​Pioneer creates the conditions for all staff to thrive and be fulfilled as a result of: leadership, culture and climate; professional development; and, manageable workload. 

Sustainable, inspiring environments:​

​Inspiring environments reflect our mission, vision and values.  Positive action is taken to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiencies to protect our planet

Leading ethically in service to others :​

​Within a culture of ethical leadership, Pioneer serves our communities and the wider education system in line with our pioneering leadership dynamics, charitable objects and equality objectives. 

Our Bedrock

Our values are that we:
Invest intelligently​

Pioneer Educational Trust creates the conditions to pioneer an exceptional education for all by providing an enabling environment, system leadership and specialist support.

Consciously liberate​

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging permeates Pioneer Educational Trust. We are cohesively diverse, demonstrate allyship and seek to consciously liberate through an exceptional education and being a great place to work.

Inspire collaboration ​

Pioneering leadership drives our trust’s culture and supports all pupils and staff to feel, think and act like an ethical leader. In a culture of high trust and professionalism, pioneering leadership liberates, inspires and drives excellence.

Pioneer ​​

Pioneer Educational Trust is ever evolving. Through consultation and feedback, engagement in evidence-led practices and powerful conversations, we seek to innovate, take intelligent risks, and contribute to our local communities and the education system.

Our values aren’t words on a wall. They shape how we make decisions, support staff and put pupils first every day