Prioritising Staff Wellbeing

A Culture of Open Communication
Our Headteacher operates an open-door policy, welcoming discussion with all.
Staff are encouraged to raise concerns, and suggestions openly, knowing they will be listened to by the Senior Leadership Team.
Reviews with the Head include a weekly staff meeting, plus 'You Said, I Did' sessions, where leadership shares how staff feedback has directly shaped school practice. A recent example of this was the introduction of a two-week half-term to support workload balance in the long Autumn session.
Governors receive regular reports on how wellbeing remains a strategic priority across the school.

Career Progression & Development
We are committed to long-term career development for all colleagues:

• Tailored training and learning - aligned with DfE workload guidance
• Clear, supported progression pathways for all staff:
  Many of our support staff have successfully progressed into teaching roles and senior leadership positions, supported throughout by structured mentoring and development.

Available Support
All staff have access to

• Employee Assistance Programme, for support (both personal & professional)
• Health Scheme
• For additional resources, please visit our Staff Support page

Dedicated Wellbeing Time
We recognise the importance of managing workload and protecting time:

• Regular Staff Wellbeing Afternoons and Drop-Down Days
• Free Tea and Coffee Machine in our Staff Room
• Free use of our well-equipped gyms (either campus) before or after the working day
• Structured scheduling to align with DfE workload guidance

Valuing and Celebrating Our Staff
We want our staff to feel valued, supported and invested in.
As part of this, we recognise them in different ways:

• End-of-term meals and staff breakfast on last day
• Early finishes at key points
• Recognition of contribution - both formal and informal
• Keeping our school clean, appealng & comfortable

Key Links
Staff Support Page – Find external support websites and organisations here
Staff Body Page – Find current staff information, policies and procedures here
Recruitment Page – Find current vacancies and career opportunities here