Staff Charter
Barfield Prep School aims to ensure that all staff feel valued, supported and respected in their working environment.
Through planned programmes of continued development, we want all staff to have the opportunity to develop their full potential, to feel encouraged to contribute to new ideas and solve problems and to strive to improve in our offering to pupils and their parents.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MANAGERS:
● Work in an environment where safeguarding, supporting and developing pupils is paramount;
● Work in an environment protected from discrimination, bullying or harassment;
● To be kept informed and consulted where appropriate;
● Given appropriate training and development in order to do you job successfully;
● To be treated fairly, consistently and be respected;
● Be encouraged to express ideas and to be listened to when raising concerns.
WHAT MANAGERS EXPECT FROM YOU:
● Be aware and understand the importance of safeguarding and supporting pupils and act on any safeguarding concerns
immediately;
● Take responsibility to find out the information you need to fulfil your role; ● Take an active interest in improving your own
performance through reflective practice;
● Express ideas and concerns in a proactive and positive way;
● Work in ways that safeguard the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others;
● Develop and use new skills and knowledge to improve your work; ● Recognise each other’s differences and treat each other with
respect;
● Strive for success in everything that you do and be flexible in supporting the changing needs of the School;
● Be well presented at all times.