Why work at Oakley School?

Staff Comments

''Oakley is amazing and will always hold a special place in my heart. I have never worked in any school that is like Oakley. I am so proud of the work everyone does there and I feel so lucky to have worked with such amazing and dedicated people. The care, empathy, support and close relationships they have with the students is lovely and our students are happy and prosper because of this. Oakley is like a family and I have felt so much support and care from them all.''

Staff Member, June 2026

''I can honestly say, I have always enjoyed my working roles throughout my working career but at Oakley, I feel part of a family and absolutely love being part of the Oakley journey supporting our pupils.''

Staff Member, April 2026

''I experience the workplace as a happy and safe environment, and I look forward to coming in each day.''

Staff Member, April 2026

''I have worked at Oakley School for almost a year and have loved every minute of it!''

Staff Member, April 2026

External Partners Feedback

''Staff well-being is an absolute priority and emphasised within the staff recruitment process. Leaders have carefully built into the school day opportunities for staff to collaborate within planning and explicit time for CPD.

Leaders have developed ‘The Hub’ digitally, where staff have access to up-to date resources and signposts to external support. As a result of the Oakley well-being foci, staff feel valued and staff attendance, retention and career progression are strong.''

Challenge Partners Review, November 2025

''The school’s leaders at all levels are inspirational.'This is reflected in the extensive staff development offer, their awareness and consideration of the latest research and in judicious decision-making about implementing new approaches. Leaders, including governors, remain mindful of staff workload and routinely take this into account.''

Ofsted Inspection, October 2024

"The strong teamwork is evident at all levels in the school and contributes extremely well to everyone's sense of wellbeing.  Senior Leaders carefully evaluate staff's workload and well-being when they make decisions."

"Leaders provide bespoke continuing professional development and training that is aligned to the continually evolving school development plan and career development of staff.  There are numerous examples of staff progressing...."

"Each term leaders give staff time to plan collaboratively in their phases.  This gives teachers opportunities to share ideas, good practice and improve their skills as well as reducing teacher workload."

Challenge Partners Virtual Leadership Quality Assurance Review, May 2021