Staff Voice

Edurio 2025

I enjoy working at Moor End Academy, the support is there whenever it is needed. I can approach all leaders with any issues. I know how much consideration is made for workload and I really appreciate that. I am happy to come to work.
Colleagues - the sense of community and togetherness is wonderful and everyone is so supportive! High expectations - everyone strives for excellence and wants the very best for themselves and our pupils.
Supportive colleagues. Positive school culture that has a welcoming and supportive school environment for both staff and pupils.
I appreciate how approachable leaders are and how supported I feel. I appreciate that on a whole, behaviour is excellent.
I like the sense of togetherness as a team and how I feel like I could speak to any member of staff. I appreciate the constant motivation given to us and the verbal appreciation.
Staff wellbeing is considered in every decision.. We are an ambitious organisation looking for continuous improvement to raise standards.
The support between our pastoral team. That SLT are present, visible and available to go to for guidance and support.
The sense of community. A feeling of contributing to the academic and personal development of our pupils.

What are the best things about working at this academy? - (2021-22)

The people - Staff as a whole are very supportive and its great when we're able to mix with other departments. The support from SLT - SLT listen and regular catch ups with the principal makes you feel valued.
The focus on superb, dynamic and innovative teaching, the lack of micromanaging, and the enforcement of the no email rule (at certain times) has had a magnificent effect
The training available. The behavioural policy is far superior to other high schools locally and behaviour is significantly better than at other schools.
Approachable senior leadership team who listen and are willing to have a discussion about new ideas and approaches. High standards of pupil behaviour.
A proactive, visible and passionate leadership team. The way we support the most disadvantaged pupils to achieve their potential.
The culture of respect, ambition and responsibility embedded in all pupils and staff.

Staff working conditions and well-being survey (2020/21)

Help, support and encouragement from line manager - I am not micro-managed, and am generally left to get on with work. It is much appreciated as this does not happen in all workplaces!
The cleanliness of public spaces and offices is brilliant, especially during COVID-19.
My department and curriculum leader are amazing. I feel so supported all of the time. I also love the PD policy and the relationships made with pupils. I feel like the policy makes it easier to foster and maintain those relationships.
Having a specific room from which to teach, and sharing that with my regular job share partner so that the room, equipment and pupil books remain organised and ready for lessons.
Work life balance is taken into consideration before we are asked to do anything.
Behaviour is not an issue in the lesson – very rarely do I need to give sanctions out.
The forward looking Principal who makes things happen for the better without unnecessary delay. The friendly and respectful communication with staff or pupils.
The Behaviour/PD system and support from pastoral care. The hard work that all staff put in for our pupils and sharing good practice ethos.
I like that my line manager trusts me to get on with my job and the support from all staff whenever I need it.
Supportive colleagues. Good relationships with pupils facilitated by a very clear behaviour management system.
The feeling of mutual respect between myself and colleagues, including those in leadership positions. The pupils are all fantastic to work with. Having time in school without them has allowed me to reflect on how great it is when they are all in school.
I appreciate everyone who works here and how they are all approachable. Furthermore, I also appreciate the approach the school takes when conducting events such as observations and PD.
Senior management with an open door approach, visual on corridors and positive interactions that take place. Decisions are genuinely made with the pupils best interests at heart.
Positivity and the strength of the team. Amazing staff and supportive environment that allows us to deal with the stresses and strains of the job. Fantastic place to be.
The support provided by both my department in particular and the academy in general. The team attitude that is created every day throughout the academy.
The pupils I work with make me love my job. Nature of my role - has been challenging since September (Covid) but we are all in the same boat.
The whole school staff body. Especially my manager and the principal. I feel extremely welcome in this school.
Positive working environment. Mutual respect shown by pupils and teachers.
Strong head teacher and behaviour policy.
Positive ethos, respect between staff and SLT.