Empowering People, Enabling Excellence

Our People and Culture Team collaborates with schools to recruit, retain, and develop top talent. We provide expert guidance and hands-on support in areas ranging from strategic workforce planning to daily employee relations and wellbeing. We manage the complexities of people and culture, supporting you to establish effective career pathways and development opportunities for all your staff, whilst also dealing effectively with the more difficult conversations. To contact the People and Culture Team click here

Strategic Stewardship, Trusted Support

Finance at Gosforth Group goes beyond balancing budgets; it plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and stability of our Trust. We provide our academies with a comprehensive financial management service, delivering accurate budget management, forecasting, compliance, procurement, and strategic investment advice. Our experienced team ensures every penny is used wisely to support student outcomes and long-term sustainability.  To contact the Finance Team click here

Value-Driven Purchasing, Strategic Savings

Our central procurement service ensures our Trust and academies get the best value from every contract and purchase. By leveraging Trust-wide agreements, we secure competitive pricing, ensure compliance with public procurement regulations, and reduce the administrative burden on our academy staff. We assist in sourcing a wide range of products and services, from essential supplies to specialised services, always prioritising quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. Whether it's a significant contract or everyday purchasing, we ensure that spending decisions are wise, transparent, and aligned with your school’s priorities.  To contact our Procurement Team click here

Reliable Technology, Seamless Support

Our ICT services provide schools across the Gosforth Group with secure, stable, and responsive technical support. We manage networks, devices, and core systems to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and uninterrupted learning. Cybersecurity is a key priority, and we proactively protect school data and systems through robust safeguards and ongoing monitoring. Beyond maintenance, we collaborate with our academies to explore more innovative and more efficient ways of working, from cloud-based solutions to more sustainable hardware strategies. Our goal is to make technology a trusted enabler of excellent teaching, effective administration, and future-ready learning environments. To contact our central ICT Team, click here

Turning Insight into Impact

We provide precise and accessible data that supports informed decision-making and drives improvement. Our central data support helps our academies to monitor performance, track progress, and meet reporting requirements with confidence. By assisting the academies in understanding what’s working well and where further attention is needed, we ensure that data becomes a practical tool for meaningful change, focusing resources where they will have the greatest impact, not just fulfilling compliance requirements.  To contact our Data Team, click here

Strong Governance, Strong Schools

With our support, governance becomes a strength rather than a challenge. We provide clear guidance, training, and frameworks that foster accountability and strategic clarity to school leaders, governors and trustees. Our specialist Governance lead provides strong and responsive governance support at all levels, ensuring each academy within our Trust operates efficiently, adheres to legal and regulatory requirements.  To contact the Governance Team click here

Safe, Sustainable, and Inspiring Spaces

Our Estates and Facilities Team delivers safe, efficient, and future-proof environments. From daily operations to capital projects and long-term planning, we manage the full lifecycle of each of our academies’ estates, enabling them to focus on education. With Gosforth Group, academies benefit from proactive site management and professional project delivery.  To contact our Estates and Facilities Team, click here

Maximising School Spaces, Creating Community Value

Our central lettings service helps schools unlock the full potential of their facilities outside of core hours. From sports halls and classrooms to theatres and meeting spaces, we manage lettings efficiently and professionally, generating additional income while maintaining a safe and well-coordinated school site.

We handle promotion, bookings, agreements, and safeguarding protocols, ensuring all lettings align with the school’s values and operational needs. Whether it's for local clubs, adult education, or community events, we turn school spaces into vibrant assets, bringing in revenue and strengthening regional partnerships.  To contact our Lettings Team, click here

Safe Environments, Confident Communities

At the Gosforth Group, health and safety are shared priorities that are integrated into everything we do. Our central support ensures that all academies within the Trust meet statutory obligations, adhere to best practices, and maintain safe and compliant environments for students, staff, and visitors. We provide expert advice, training, policy guidance, and risk assessment support, enabling our academy leaders to feel confident in their responsibilities. From everyday incident management to emergency planning, we take a proactive approach to prevent issues before they arise. By fostering a strong safety culture, we create environments where everyone can learn, work, and thrive without compromise.  To contact our Health and Safety Team, click here

Building trust through consistent and timely communications

Our Communications Team employs a strategic approach to both internal and external communications, ensuring a clear and consistent flow of information to all our stakeholders. We foster trust through a single, credible voice. We focus on messaging, community engagement, and crisis communications, making sure every school is heard, respected, and celebrated. Our goal is to amplify your voice, enhance your reputation, and build positive relationships with parents, staff, and stakeholders. To contact our Communications Team, click here

Enhancing reputations to support growth

We promote the identity, strengths, and successes of our Trust and its academies, demonstrating our shared vision and values. Through brand development, digital campaigns, and targeted student recruitment initiatives, we help each academy stand out and grow. We manage websites and social media, create engaging content, and focus on visual design to ensure our marketing messages are impactful, resonate with our audiences, and drive interest and growth through compelling promotion and brand storytelling. To contact our Marketing Team click here

Reliable, Responsive, and Ready to Support

Our Central Administration team is the engine room behind the scenes, ensuring smooth, consistent support across the Trust. From policy management to compliance coordination, diary planning to document control, this team brings organisation, efficiency, and professional polish to all we do. They are often the first point of contact for queries and the last line of defence against missed details, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.

To contact the Central Administration Team, click here