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Staff Survey 2006/07
Results for the Wakefield College staff survey indicate that staff here are on average 7% more satisfied than the sector generally.
85% of staff completing the survey believe that College is managed effectively & efficiently
87% of staff completing the survey believe Senior Managers are providing good leadership
91% of staff completing the survey believe we continually improve our services/provision
89% of staff completing the survey believe I receive enough support from my manager
84% of staff completing the survey believe that their appraisal leads to positive actions
95% of staff completing the survey believe that they have gained new skills whilst working here
95% of staff completing the survey believe that working relationships in their team are harmonious
94% of staff completing the survey believe that appropriate attention is given to equality/diversity
91% of staff completing the survey state that they are happy to be working at the College
82% of staff completing the survey believe that the College cares about the welfare of its staff
96% of staff completing the survey state that this is a friendly place to work
96% of staff completing the survey state that they can get help from colleagues if needed
Comments from staff survey 2006/07
“The college is an excellent place to work.”
“A diverse and challenging work role keeps me on my toes and motivated, management support and understanding of individual needs are excellent. I am more than happy in my work role.”
“I think the CPD is excellent with lots of choice and the CPD day is fantastic.”
“Excellent staff development opportunities!”
“We are a good college with clear aims and a commitment to quality provision.”
“I believe that the College has some excellent staff who care about learner success and make a real difference to people's lives and aspirations.”
“I feel very happy to work at the college.”
“I love it here! I think its great, just very disappointed that in the near future I will be moving from Thornes as its so lovely!”
“Wakefield College is an excellent place to work. ”
“I am really enjoying working at College and contributing to our team and the College as a wider society. I feel part of a team committed to providing an excellent service to the College. Hopefully we can continue to improve and invest in the opportunities around us during the future together.”
“Having worked for several employers, Wakefield College is the most supportive of flexible working and achieving a good work life balance, which I feel helps to retain good, well trained staff. ”
“I am very happy with my position at this college. I consider my line managers are really effective and supportive and have duly earnt great respect from me. In terms of senior management my views are of the same.”
“Staff development programme is excellent.”
“Its a very exciting place to work.”
“I have worked at Wakefield College for a lot of years and am regularly reminded, through conversations with colleagues from other colleges, of what a good College it is in terms of looking after its staff. I am proud to work for the College and am grateful and privileged to have enjoyed the opportunities it continues to provide me with.”
“Only been employed for just over 5 month however, my time so far at the college has been challenging and rewarding. My support from my line manager is very good and overall I am glad I have made the move from my previous college.”