How to keep your school staff happy

A person who is engaged in their work; who feels safe; listened to; supported and respected, will want to give of their best. They will cope better with the on-going changes in education, and in their place of work.

This information provides a checklist for members of staff, which will enable them to establish how happy they are with their work role, and what may need to be done to enable them to enjoy it more.

Happy staff are usually more inclined to remain working in the same school. This allows leaders to deploy their staff in the best way possible, as their individual strengths are known, as well as how they work together as a team. In turn, this makes it easier for them to move forward their plans for school improvement.

This guidance can be used to provide the basis of discussions around how a school can be made more staff-friendly. It can also form the basis of a staff engagement, or retention, policy.

Suitable for all members of staff in a school:- Caretaker, Head, Lunchtime Supervisor, Teacher, Admin Officer, Teaching Assistant etc.