The following quotes are taken form our most recent staff survey in January 2024.
“I think the school has strong communication and although I don’t teach. I understand clearly the objectives and purpose of the school.”
Line Managers
“My manager is perfect. The exactly correct balance of leaving me to get on with it and supporting/challenging when required.”
“My manager is absolutely brilliant. I feel really supported in my job, and I can trust that I will be pulled up when I make mistakes and helped to learn from them. Can not emphasise enough how amazing my line manager is.”
“My manager is always looking for new ways of delivering topics and regularly facilitates the sharing of ideas within the department.”
“My line manager is the best one I have ever had and I appreciate all their efforts to support me.”
“[My Manager is] extremely encouraging (but in a way that is based in fact and I know isn’t empty words), has good ideas, encourages me to try new things and has offered to be a listening ear at any time I need it. “
“Frequent check-ins, meetings, and feedback allows me to progress well in my role. Feedback is always constructive and improvements clearly pinpointed. It is always given in a positive, non-critical way.”
Colleagues
“The teaching team is the most supportive and compassionate team I have ever worked with.”
“My co-workers are fantastic! They are really supportive and I never feel as if anything is too small to ask about. They have made learning about my job a very positive experience. I like the fact that I not only have links with those I directly work with on the pastoral team, but I have met others from across the school through mental health check-ins, progress meetings, and having a peer support buddy.”
“My colleagues are amazing and we always come together when things are tough.”
“Having supportive colleagues is one of the best features of working at EMS. They inspire me to try new and better ways of doing things.
“I think the cooperative spirit of the staff here is one of the key strengths of the school.”
Training and Development
“I have been granted opportunities to do teacher outreach and work with U-maths. This has helped me develop.”
“I have been given many opportunities to complete courses and CPD since starting in my role.”
“I feel confident the school will support me in undertaking any learning and development I will need.”
“I have been provided with so many appropriate training and development opportunities.”
Fairness and Inclusion
“The most accepting place I have ever worked in and a real feeling of being valued.”
“EMS feels like a very safe environment for me from both staff and students and I try my best to also give back to that.”
“EMS is a very inclusive school and all staff are valued for their contribution.”
“Feedback is always constructive, and I feel valued and respected. I am free to make decisions that I feel are appropriate at that moment in time, within the schools policies, and that my ability to make the right decision is valued.”
“I think we tend to be aware of our colleagues’ strengths and weaknesses, and in my experience this is played out by highly valuing their strengths and offering support in areas of weakness.”