Why work for James Marks Academy Trust?

James Marks Academy Trust is a new and exciting multi academy Trust that formed in April, 2021. It is based in Hertfordshire, Roman Fields was the first academy in the Trust and was established more than a decade ago, Forest House Education centre joined in 2022, with our latest academy the JMA opening in September, 2023. 

Our founding school, Roman Fields, was graded as outstanding by Ofsted in January, 2019, which is our latest report.  In 2023, NAS awarded Roman Fields 'Specialist Advanced' status following their assessment of our practice. 

We are AMBITIOUS and want every pupil and colleague to both reach their full potential. 

We are INCLUSIVE; everyone has an opportunity to shine whatever their talents or interests.

We act at all times with INTEGRITY, ensuring that the pupils in our trust are at the centre of everything we do, and every decision we make.

Our core values make us a great organisation to be a part of, as every member of our school community is of equal importance, we want every colleague to thrive and enjoy interesting and fulfilling jobs.  Staff feedback at RF has always been overwhelmingly positive, please see the anonymous staff survey outcomes on our Trust/Roman Fields websites. 

Working for James Marks Academy Trust has many benefits, and, as we become more established, these will expand further. We want only the best people to take us into the next chapter of our journey and help us realise our vision.

James Marks Academy Trust adheres to the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, and the NJC conditions (support colleagues). As we grow, staff will have access to internal cross Trust career opportunities, with all posts appearing on the Trust website as we love to promote from within.

A full Human Resource service provides advice and support to all colleagues, regardless of role. Whatever your ambition or interest, if you share our values and are committed and hardworking, we’d love to hear from you either by applying for a current live role or submitting your details.