I first joined Isebrook in January 2014, initially as a Teaching Assistant. In this role, I gained skills and knowledge to support students with a range of SEND. This then inspired me to further my career and become a teacher. I was given the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities, which further developed my desire to pursue a career as teacher. It was not long after that I was offered an unqualified teaching post, and the opportunity to be supported to gain my Degree in Teaching and Learning. While continuing to advance my professional development at Isebrook, I completed a placement in a mainstream school to gain additional experience. I successfully gained my QTS through the Assessment Only Route in 2021.

Throughout my career, leadership at Isebrook have been exceptionally supportive, attentive and understanding. In my experience, there has been excellent CPD opportunities for staff to progress within their careers. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to excel with my career in an exceptional school, where I have observed students and staff thrive and not only achieve but also discover their full potential.

I joined Isebrook School in January 2014 as a level 2 teaching assistant with no experience of working in a school. Shortly after this, I was asked to use my prior skills as a beauty therapist to support our KS4 and 5 students with gaining experience and skills within our onsite hair and beauty salon. This quickly became my first teaching post. As my experience and skills developed with the support of the school, I took on my first class teacher role in January 2016.

Since then, the school has supported me personally and financially with gaining a degree in education and QTS. The support and encouragement I have received at Isebrook has been and continues to be outstanding.

While support and guidance is always available, teachers at Isebrook have a great amount of autonomy within their classes. We are trusted to do what is right for our students, with positive relationships at the very heart of our school’s ethos.

Now, I am a lead member of the English curriculum group and made to feel that I am making a positive contribution to the development of reading, writing, speaking and listening across the school. Teamwork is important at Isebrook- no one is expected to achieve good results alone.

I have been fortunate to explore other schools during my teacher training, and these have been great. There’s just something about Isebrook that makes it even better.

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The working environment at Isebrook is amazing!

As someone that has recently joined the school, it is really striking and worthy to be mentioned and celebrated. Very high staff morale and a strong work ethic make this place a unique experience for children and adults. Whenever I enter the school, I can immediately feel the positive Isebrook vibes, unlimited kindness and team spirit!

I have been supported, listened to and looked after by literally everyone here, no matter the level of their responsibilities. It gives me the sense of belonging and makes me feel safe. All the staff and students are a real credit to the school!

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I joined Isebrook just over a year ago and I am currently AHT after being recently appointed from my previous role as Key Stage 4 leader. I was at my previous school for 21 years and felt I needed a more challenging and fulfilling role, Isebrook has given me this opportunity and much more. I work with a leadership team and colleagues that can only be described as inspiring, motivating and dedicated to teaching and learning. The school is filled with awesome students that embrace the opportunities given to them and they all aspire to be their best.

I am a firm believer in CPD and I was pleased to discover that the school and the trust are equally passionate about growing individuals and recognising their strengths, demonstrating a supportive culture.

The school has a nurturing and caring atmosphere in which both staff and students are encouraged to follow the school values: respect, responsibility, achievement and compassion. We are a community at Isebrook, where we encourage and support one another to achieve the best we can and others both in our school and wider community.

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