EVERY COMMUNITY
We commit to
Committing to every Wise Owl community includes committing to all stakeholders within the Wise Owl Trust family.
Our schools are hubs of activity for the local residents. Our governors have access to the very best training, resources and support, and our staff have access to an offer than sets us apart from other Trusts.
Our Wise Owl Trust communities
We are fully committed to each of our Wise Owl Trust communities and provide each with the best support and resource possible.
Wise Owl Trust is a place where ambitions are achieved, where aspirations are encouraged, and where we are dedicated to the professional development of all our employees.
Wise Owl Trust is passionate about creating the very best culture for our pupils, families and staff. We know that for a school to thrive, our staff need to thrive.
We are changing classrooms
by offering the highest quality professional development for all.
We are changing staff rooms
by enabling cross-cutting teams to support with curriculum development, sharing the workload and developing expertise in areas of interest.
We are changing cultures
by supporting our staff teams through our pledge to a better work-life balance — our 6T’s.
Our people strategy ensures that our people are at the very heart of our organisation.
Attracting the very best
96
%
of staff say that they are proud to be part of the Wise Owl Trust
An authentic commitment to supporting work-life balance for all — Wise Owl Wellbeing — WOW.
A warm yet comprehensive induction to ensure that members of our team feel welcome and have the necessary tools and resources to carry out their role at ease with full support.
Excellent pension schemes.
Family-friendly policies.
Comprehensive employee assistance programme.
Opportunity to join health care programme funded by the Trust.
Cycle to work scheme.
Continued recognition of national terms and conditions.
Continued commitment to implementing new initiatives to support all of our staff.
Salary sacrifice schemes.
Developing the very best
82
%
of leaders developed from within shows our commitment to clear career pathways
Wise Owl Trust recognise that for individuals to grow, they must have access to the very best training and expertise. It is for this very reason that we dedicate a substantial amount of our budget each year to the professional development of all staff irrespective of their role or the position of their personalised journey.
We have developed a cross-cutting team of experts to work with others; grounded in the most up to date research, whilst allowing others a chance to find their interest and flourish.
A bespoke coaching package has been developed as a key tool to support our staff. It is this open-culture of continued improvement that enables regular drop-in sessions and support in small steps to ensure the delivery of high-quality classroom pedagogy. We have also invested in dedicated CPD leads across the Trust to be a support for all staff.
Retaining the very best
92
%
retention rate of staff
Just as we know with our pupils, everyone is different and everyone has a different career path and ambition. It is for this very reason that we have developed a range of support to enable our staff to achieve their career aspirations, not just teachers. We work with a number of partners nationwide to ensure the very best high-quality training is on offer.
