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Leadership - Flexible working

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With flexible working becoming more popular, organisations should embrace the potential for such arrangements to enhance recruitment and retention as well as staff wellbeing and productivity
Joe Dunckley, principal, Aylesbury University Technical College

The pandemic thrust remote working into the mainstream, demonstrating its potential to enhance both employee wellbeing and organisational efficiency. While sectors reliant on face-to-face interaction, such as education and children’s services, may initially resist such changes, the benefits are becoming increasingly undeniable.

At Aylesbury University Technical College (UTC), we are leading the way with a flexible working scheme designed to support teacher wellbeing. By giving educators one dedicated day a week for planning, marking, and administrative tasks, the UTC aims to create a more balanced and fulfilling profession.

Reducing teacher stress correlates with improved student outcomes. A day away from the classroom provides valuable time for essential, yet often overlooked tasks, leading to a more refreshed and engaged workforce. It also offers opportunities for enhanced collaboration and professional development.

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