The Benefits of Joining a Multi-Academy Trust: A Guide for Teachers and Schools

Education is changing, and collaboration is at the heart of that transformation. If you’ve ever wondered about the benefits of joining a multi-academy trust, the answer lies in opportunity, support, and shared purpose. At The Futures Trust, operating across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire, we believe joining a MAT is more than a structural decision - it’s a commitment to building brighter futures for students, staff, and communities.

A multi-academy trust (MAT) brings schools together to share resources, expertise, and leadership. It offers centralised support, specialist services, and staff development. Joining a MAT gives schools stability and support, helping them focus on what is most important - student success and development.

Interested in finding out more? Read our blog on What is a Multi-Academy Trust.

Our Story: A Community Built on Moral Purpose

Imagine a learning community where everyone works collaboratively to plan, share expertise, and tackle challenges together - always putting the needs of students first. That’s exactly what The Futures Trust aims to be.

Rooted in the Midlands, our Trust has grown over the last decade around a compelling vision: Building Brighter Futures. Our mission is simple yet powerful:

To make a difference, raising the horizons and ambitions of those who learn, work and live within our diverse communities.

Every decision we make is about the young people we serve - their learning experience and their personal development. Our people have these ambitions ingrained in their DNA, always striving for much, much more.

Benefits of Joining a Multi-academy Trust for Schools

Joining a multi-academy trust brings significant advantages for schools, including:

• Improved Leadership and Governance: Strong, experienced leadership teams provide guidance and accountability.
• Financial Stability: Shared resources and centralised services help schools manage budgets effectively.
• Access to Expertise: From curriculum design to SEND support, schools benefit from specialist knowledge.
• Innovation and Best Practice: Collaboration fosters creativity and continuous improvement.

At The Futures Trust, this isn’t just theory - it’s what we do every day. Our schools benefit from centrally managed governance, expert clerking, and compliance support, reducing workload for heads and ensuring consistency. We also deliver health and safety audits, safeguarding reviews, and HR support, so school leaders can focus on teaching and learning.

Exceptional Experiences for Students

We believe education should go beyond the classroom. That’s why we choose to invest in enrichment programmes that build confidence, creativity, and future-ready skills. These opportunities aren’t extras - they’re part of our commitment to giving every child exceptional experiences.

One example is our Trust-wide Arts Festival, Light Up the Future. Each summer, students from across our schools collaborate with professional artists to create and perform an original production at the Belgrade Theatre. This isn’t just about performance - it’s about teamwork, creativity, and giving young people the chance to see what’s possible when they dream big.

These experiences inspire confidence, broaden horizons, and help students develop skills that last a lifetime. And we don’t have to do this—we choose to, because we believe every learner deserves opportunities that spark ambition and joy.

Benefits of Joining a Multi-academy Trust for Teachers

Great schools start with great teachers. Through the Futures Teaching Alliance and Futures Education Institute, we provide structured support for educators at every stage of their career - from early training to executive leadership.

Our approach includes:

• Initial Teacher Training and SCITT placements to bring fresh talent into schools.
• Early Career Framework support for new teachers, freeing mentors to focus on development rather than programme design.
• Leadership development and coaching, including NPQs, SSAT programmes, and bespoke CPD - all funded and delivered centrally.
• Expert reviews and coaching from former Ofsted inspectors and senior leaders to strengthen practice and confidence.

We invest heavily in recruiting, retaining, and developing the very best staff so that students in our schools receive the highest quality education. When teachers thrive, schools flourish - and learning is transformed.

FAQs About Joining a Multi-Academy Trust

Why should a school join a MAT?
Schools benefit from shared resources, strong leadership, and access to expertise, improving outcomes for students.

What does joining a MAT mean for teachers?
It means professional growth, career progression, and being part of a collaborative network.

Where does The Futures Trust operate?
We support schools and communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

The benefits of joining a multi-academy trust are clear: stronger schools, empowered teachers, and thriving communities. At The Futures Trust, we’re proud to lead this work with a clear vision and purpose.

Learn more about our schools, explore vacancies, or discover teacher training opportunities:

• Our MAT schools
• Our Story
• Current Vacancies
• Initial Teacher Training