Meet our People

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The best way to understand what it is like to work at Barnsole Primary School is to hear from the people who experience it every day.

Our staff come from a range of backgrounds, roles and career stages, bringing different experiences, skills and perspectives to our school community.

Some colleagues have been part of Barnsole for many years, while others have joined more recently and brought new perspectives to the school. Together, they represent the breadth of experience, dedication and enthusiasm that makes Barnsole such a rewarding place to work. 

If you are considering joining us, we hope their experiences give you a genuine insight into life at Barnsole.

 

Real Staff Voices

Every colleague's experience is different, but together these reflections offer an honest insight into what it's like to work at Barnsole. 

Here is what some of our colleagues say about working here:

 

"The team I work with are fantastic, so supportive and helpful. We work brilliantly as a team, in my opinion. Within my school, I know who I can go to if I need support or advice. The leadership team listens to our opinions and acts upon them. Again, if I need support from leadership, I know this will happen without judgment. They support our work-life balance, which makes work manageable and enjoyable."

 

"The school are very considerate about staff wellbeing and take active measures to make sure that as teachers we are supported at work. Leadership check in with staff regarding our opinions of workload and new initiatives to make sure they are manageable."

 

"I love working at Barnsole, the staff all care about the children, they are happy to support any ideas that come with the happiness of the children. I feel at home at Barnsole and have been welcomed into the school like family, they are always happy to take on any ideas I have to further better the children's experience at school and make their time at school fun!"

 

"I enjoy working at Barnsole Primary School because colleagues are very supportive of one another and help each other if unsure. The Maritime Academy Trust offer a wide range of courses for professional development, HR and Finance are very helpful."

 

"I like the people I work closely with and that makes the day to day job feel more positive and supportive. I feel like this year especially things have shifted in a positive way with regards to workload and work life balance. I’ve had opportunities for career development and progression. I’ve felt supported when I’ve needed it for medical or personal reasons"

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  • The Difference Our People Make

    Every day, Barnsole colleagues make a positive difference to the lives of children and families.

    Whether they are teaching in the classroom, supporting pupils' wellbeing, working with parents or helping the school run smoothly behind the scenes, every role contributes to creating an environment where children feel safe, inspired and ready to succeed.

    It is the commitment, professionalism and care shown by our staff every day that helps Barnsole continue to thrive and makes it such a rewarding place to build a career. 

    For many colleagues, it is this shared sense of purpose and commitment to the community that makes working at Barnsole so rewarding.

     

    Take the Next Step in Your Journey

    If the experiences shared by our colleagues have given you a sense of what makes Barnsole special, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

    Explore our current opportunities or join our Talent Community to stay connected with future roles at Barnsole Primary School.

     

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