St John’s CE Academy
Staff Wellbeing
Staff wellbeing is a priority for St John's CE Academy and we have a firm commitment to the current DfE Education Workforce Wellbeing Charter. Our mission statement of 'grow, flourish and fly' and 'to live life in all its fullness' (John 10:10) applies to all members of our community, and we aim to be an employer of choice enabling colleagues to maximise their professional potential in a happy and supportive working environment.
We are currently working on developing our Staff Wellbeing Commitment, summarising our actions to support the physical and mental health of all and that underpin the high-quality social relationships that are at the heart of St Johns'.
GROW: We promise to help you grow professionally
- High-quality CPD for all staff, with dedicated development sessions across the year
- Opportunities to learn across phases, roles and teams in our all-through setting
- Coaching, mentoring and leadership pathways within St John’s, the Cambrian Learning Trust and beyond
- Appraisal and annual review processes focused on growth and professional development
- Time protected through INSET for key priorities such as appraisal, moderation and professional learning
- Access to expert training through professional networks and trusted partners
- Clear systems and guidance that help staff feel confident and successful in their role
Flourish: We promise to help you flourish in a culture of care, belonging and balance.
- A strong TEAM ethos, where collaboration is valued across teaching and support staff
- A dedicated staff wellbeing team and Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead
- Staff voice opportunities that genuinely shape improvement
- Access to counselling and wellbeing support, in school and externally where appropriate
- Employee assistance programme for staff and their families
- Positive recognition of staff achievements through appreciation and celebration
- Social events and opportunities to connect as colleagues
- Birthday recognition and moments of appreciation throughout the year
- Complimentary refreshments in staff areas and small touches that show we care
- Peer support and a culture where colleagues look out for one another
- A fair and compassionate approach to requests for leave and personal circumstances
Fly: We promise to help you make an impact and sustain excellence.
- Clear communication, with deadlines carefully considered and a well-planned calendar
- Workload-conscious systems that reduce unnecessary tasks and protect time
- Dedicated planning and preparation time
- Streamlined approaches to teaching, learning, behaviour and administration
- Technology used purposefully to reduce workload and improve efficiency
- A proportionate approach to data collection, focused on what improves outcomes
- Supportive lesson visits, coaching and an open-door culture built on trust
- School improvement driven by clear priorities, keeping the main thing the main thing
- Opportunities to contribute ideas, lead change and shape the future of our growing school
Our Everyday Commitment
We want every colleague to feel:
Valued: We recognise the contribution every colleague makes to our school community. We celebrate success, listen to staff voice, invest in professional growth and ensure every role is respected and appreciated.
Supported: We are committed to staff wellbeing through clear systems, manageable workload, professional development, access to wellbeing support and a culture where help is available when needed.
Connected: We believe strong relationships matter. Through collaboration across phases, teamwork, open communication and shared experiences, we create a culture where everyone belongs and no one works in isolation.
