Archway Learning Trust
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DismissThe Archway Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Nottingham.
archwaytrust.co.ukRating based on 11 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Archway Learning Trust
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Archway Learning Trust pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
70% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Archway Learning Trust pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
45% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Archway Learning Trust get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
73% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Archway Learning Trust pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Archway Learning Trust?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
60% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Archway Learning Trust feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and February 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Archway Learning Trust get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Archway Learning Trust?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
91% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Archway Learning Trust recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Archway Learning Trust?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Archway Learning Trust?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 64% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
How Archway Learning Trust ranks
Archway Learning Trust ranks joint 7th to work for out of multi academy trusts.
- 7= Discovery Schools Academy Trust
- 7= Archway Learning Trust
- 9 Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 21 May 2025.
Archway Learning Trust job reviews
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Best thing
The kids
Term time onlyWorst thing
Getting hurt
Irrelevant CPLSEN teaching assistant at Archway Learning Trust, August 2022
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 11 Archway Learning Trust employees