Staff Wellbeing
A core principle at Chiltern Academy is prioritising good mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing as an essential and ensuring that everyone is appreciated and valued equally. We recognise that success is dependent on the diligence, dedication and unique qualities of all. The culture of wellbeing at our school comes from the heart as the leadership is empathetic and truly invested in staff wellbeing.
Why Staff Wellbeing Matters
A healthy, happy workforce is the foundation of a successful school. We prioritise wellbeing because:
- Better Outcomes for Pupils: Extensive research shows a direct link between teacher wellbeing and student achievement. When staff are energized and motivated, they inspire the same in their students.
- A Culture of Care: By modeling self-care and resilience, our staff teach our students the importance of mental health and emotional intelligence.
- Retention and Growth: We want our talented professionals to stay and grow with us. Reducing burnout ensures we maintain a stable, experienced, and passionate team.
- Innovation and Creativity: Wellbeing provides the mental "breathing room" necessary for staff to collaborate, innovate, and develop exciting new ways to teach.
Our Approach
We don't just talk about wellbeing; we build it into the fabric of our school day. This includes:
Maintaining a culture where staff feel safe to speak up and seek support
Deliberate actions taken to lighten the workload of all staff at Chiltern Academy.
Weekly Chiltern Champion staff appreciation and termly ‘Thank You’ Cards from pupils.
Extensive CPD opportunities both subject and personalised training.
Shared planning and resources and support for designing curricula.
Empowering each other to become the teacher they want to be.
High quality shared technology systems.
Regular briefings and clear communication for all areas.
Access to refreshments, sports facilities and a comfortable staffroom.
Clear routines, deadlines and rationale for tasks including data and monitoring.
Wednesday Wellbeing Walk In
We are proud to be a school where every member of the team is seen, heard, and valued.
Staff Quotes
Any issues can be spoken about openly and freely
Incredibly supportive team to work in
Helping each other out if anyone is struggling
Everyone is welcoming, friendly and approachable
Friendly and approachable team leaders
Everyone makes a conscious effort to check on each other
