Achievement through Collaboration (AtC) is a Trust of strong schools across Blackpool, Blackburn, Wigan, and Lancashire. The Trust is also an accredited ITT provider, operating a network of Teacher Training Hubs across the North-West to deliver high-quality teacher training programme in schools and trusts.

Achievement through Collaboration is a Trust with a purpose! We want our children, our staff and our schools to Achieve, Belong and Collaborate.

CEO Jane Chambers

A Multi Academy Trust is a charity with a single purpose- to advance education for the public benefit.

But, if every Trust has the same single purpose, what is it that sets Achievement through Collaboration apart from other Trusts? What is our promise to our children, staff, parents and communities? How do we ensure that children attending an AtC school are receiving a better education than they would have had should their school not be a member of our Trust?

Achievement through Collaboration is a Trust with a purpose! We want our children, our staff and our schools to Achieve, Belong and Collaborate.

To achieve our purpose, we know there are things we need to get right!

Through a clear definition and articulation of the values and beliefs of Achievement through Collaboration, we’ve built an organisation with children at the heart of everything we do. Our schools have the individuality to make the right choices for their pupils, staff and communities within a culture of collaboration.

Our Trust Board owns the strategic plan, holding the executive team to account to deliver it whilst delegating the correct things to the Local Governing Bodies. LGBs are supported to build their role around the children, parents and staff of their individual school whilst expressing the “we” of the Trust.

Key to maintaining our successful educational standards is a clear trust wide school improvement strategy/plan that meets the needs of every school wherever they are on their journey. Our Trust Wide strategy for capturing the most effective practice and transmitting it between more classrooms is in place and underpinned by a workforce talent management strategy that facilitates staff development and deployment.

A strong central team connects the academies enabling leaders and teachers to concentrate on educational delivery. Achievement through Collaboration is financially stable which enables the strategic allocation of resources that enables standards to be maintained and improvements to be achieved.

We believe that all children, staff and schools benefit from belonging to a family of schools within a strong collaborative multi-academy trust. We are an outward organisation, we embrace innovation and opportunities that benefit our pupils. AtC has invested in staff to build capacity to collaborate with other schools and we are now actively looking to grow further.

If you share our values and are interested in joining one of our schools as a member of staff or your school joining our Trust, we look forward to hearing from you.

CEO Jane Chambers

Jane Chambers
CEO
Achievement through Collaboration Trust

Our Academies

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Invest in Future Teachers: Use Your Apprenticeship Levy to Recruit, Train and Retain Talent (with additional school Grants up to £29,000)

📢 Applications for our Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeships are NOW OPEN!

We are inviting applications from schools and trusts looking to grow their own teaching talent while strengthening their workforce. Our Teaching Apprenticeship programme provides a cost-effective, practical solution.

💡 What are the benefits to your school/trust?
✔️ Develop existing talent
Support and upskill current staff, improving recruitment and boosting retention.
✔️ More teaching capacity
✔️ Teaching from day one
✔️ Fees funded via levy
✔️ With grants of up to £29,000 available. Per trainee, schools can access:
£29,000 for STEM subjects (Chemistry, Computing, Maths, Physics)
£20,000 for Design & Technology and Languages
£5,000 for Biology and Geography

👉 To start a Level 6 Teaching Apprenticeship, candidates must:
✔️ Hold GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
✔️ Hold a science GCSE (grade 4) if teaching primary
✔️ Have a UK degree or recognised equivalent qualification
✔️ Demonstrate appropriate English and maths skills (support provided if needed)
✔️ Be employed as an unqualified teacher in a school for the duration of training

📞 Get in Touch
For further information or an informal discussion about how we can support your school visit kingsbridge.atctrust.org.uk/

#TeacherTraining #Apprenticeships #Education #SchoolLeadership #CPD
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Invest in Future Teachers: Use Your Apprenticeship Levy to Recruit, Train and Retain Talent (with additional school Grants up to £29,000)

📢 Applications for our Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeships are NOW OPEN!

We are inviting applications from schools and trusts looking to grow their own teaching talent while strengthening their workforce. Our Teaching Apprenticeship programme provides a cost-effective, practical solution.

💡 What are the benefits to your school/trust?
✔️ Develop existing talent
Support and upskill current staff, improving recruitment and boosting retention.
✔️ More teaching capacity
✔️ Teaching from day one
✔️ Fees funded via levy
✔️ With grants of up to £29,000 available. Per trainee, schools can access:
£29,000 for STEM subjects (Chemistry, Computing, Maths, Physics)
£20,000 for Design & Technology and Languages
£5,000 for Biology and Geography

👉 To start a Level 6 Teaching Apprenticeship, candidates must:
✔️ Hold GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
✔️ Hold a science GCSE (grade 4) if teaching primary
✔️ Have a UK degree or recognised equivalent qualification
✔️ Demonstrate appropriate English and maths skills (support provided if needed)
✔️ Be employed as an unqualified teacher in a school for the duration of training

📞 Get in Touch
For further information or an informal discussion about how we can support your school visit kingsbridge.atctrust.org.uk/

#TeacherTraining #Apprenticeships #Education #SchoolLeadership #CPD
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Join our team as an Exam Invigilator! (Flexible work available)

Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? Want to be part of an important and rewarding role in education?

We are looking for calm, reliable and observant individuals to join our team of Exam Invigilators and help ensure exams run smoothly.

Apply now to join our team and make a real difference during exam season!

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Thinking about a career in the classroom? 🍎✨

Join us at Litherland High School for a dedicated Get Into Teaching event! Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or currently working in a school, come along to discover the different pathways into teaching and get your questions answered.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday 20th April 2026
🏫 Location: Litherland High School
🕒 Action: Meet the team and learn how you can inspire the next generation!

Don't wait to start your journey—secure your spot today. 🚀

🎟️ Book your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986886254272?aff=oddtdtcreator

#GetIntoTeaching #TeachingCareers #Litherland #SeftonTeachers #EducationJobs #TeacherTraining
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In Art, class 4A had a blast bringing their final designs to life, drawing inspiration from Mary-Clare Buckle, an abstract textile artist 🧵✂️

They skilfully applied all the techniques that they learned this term, sewing their creations using a range of stitches, gathering, and layering 🪡✨
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