It is our strategic aim to be an employer of choice and we are well on the way to achieving this. Employee engagement and wellbeing is very important to us. In a recent employee engagement survey with a response rate of 85%, over 70% of our people told us that:

• “Woodard Academies are good places to work”
• “They have the skills and training to do their jobs well”
• “They have a shared understanding of what they are seeking to achieve”
• “They are proud of what they achieve”

Our staff also told us where we need to improve and we are actively working together to address these issues.

Induction and Career Development:

• Induction and a strong programme of in-house training
• A mentor programme for all newly qualified teachers
• Teaching Effectiveness Enhancement Programme (TEEP delivered with SSAT)
• Active collaborative networks

Pay and Conditions:

• Competitive salaries
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme with high levels of employer contribution
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment
• Generous holiday entitlement or term time working
• Employee Support

Strong and visionary professionals who:

• Are committed to the Trust’s ethos and values
• Can contribute to bringing our academies to standards of excellence
• Are passionate about making a difference
• Have the capacity to inspire and lead