Staff wellbeing continues to be a hot topic in education circles but one question that comes up time and time and again is - is staff wellbeing the leaders’ or the staff’s responsibility? And while there are fair points to be made for both sides, the answer remains that it’s a joint responsibility. Leaders, teachers and school staff each have responsibilities to uphold which will ultimately contribute to that collective wellbeing we seek. 

In this episode, I am joined once again by fellow school wellbeing consultant and founder of Well-Nest, Aimee Parkinson, where we exchange ideas on the hotly debated topic of staff wellbeing and whose responsibility it ultimately is.  

In this episode, we cover:

• Viewpoints from both sides of the aisle: is it the leaders' or staff’s responsibility?
• The core responsibilities of leaders
• The core responsibilities of staff
• Integrating the joint responsibilities with the PERMA(H) model of wellbeing
• The importance of clearly communicating roles, responsibilities, and the ‘why’ behind a leader’s actions
• The value of being open and vulnerable

If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out episode 25 for an in-depth look at Aimee’s experience in this space and her approach to cultivating a culture of wellbeing in schools. 

Links and Resources:

Anonymous Staff Wellbeing Survey packages

Blog article: The Hot Debate: Who Is Actually Responsible For Teacher And Staff Wellbeing?

Blog article: The PERMAH Model for Workplace Wellbeing 

Well-Led Schools Episode 25: A Growth Map to Improved Wellbeing in Schools With Aimee Parkinson

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Her podcast: The Wonders of Wellbeing

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