Staff Wellbeing
Practical frameworks and tailored support to strengthen the physical, mental, organisational and spiritual wellbeing of your school staff.
Our Vision
Edvance is committed to helping schools build sustainable, evidence informed wellbeing systems for their staff. Research consistently shows that higher levels of staff wellbeing are linked to better student outcomes, lower absenteeism and stronger school culture.
We believe that effective staff wellbeing is not an add-on program but an embedded practice woven through school culture, leadership, policy and daily operations. Our approach draws on internationally recognised wellbeing research — including ACER, PESA and OECD TALIS — and is adaptable to the governance structures and policies of any school sector.
Dimensions of Wellbeing
Our staff wellbeing framework addresses four interconnected dimensions, each with tailored services and resources.
Physical Wellbeing
Supporting staff to maintain physical health through workload management, workplace safety and sustainable work practices. Includes ergonomic reviews, physical activity initiatives and health promotion resources.
Mental Wellbeing
Building resilience, managing stress and preventing burnout. Includes access to professional support pathways, psychological safety frameworks and practical strategies for managing complex situations.
Organisational Wellbeing
Strengthening school culture through effective change management, clear communication, distributed leadership and systems that reduce administrative burden. Helping schools navigate transitions with confidence.
Spiritual Wellbeing
Supporting staff to find purpose, meaning and connection in their work. Fostering a sense of belonging, shared values and professional fulfilment within the school community.
Services
Our staff wellbeing services are delivered across the dimensions above. Below is a summary grouped by service type.
Professional Training
Targeted professional learning for leadership teams and all staff on building and sustaining wellbeing culture. Includes accredited programs and tailored workshops.
Workshops
Practical, interactive workshops on topics including managing stress, boundary setting, building psychological safety and navigating organisational change. Available face-to-face or online.
Reviews
Independent reviews of current staff wellbeing systems, policies and culture. We identify strengths and areas for growth with clear, actionable recommendations.
Coaching and Mentoring
One-on-one or small group coaching for school leaders managing complex wellbeing challenges. Sustained support to embed change and build capability over time.
Resources
Downloadable resources to support your school's staff wellbeing journey. Basic resources are available free of charge; premium resources are available at a minor cost.
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School Self Assessment Guide for Staff Wellbeing Evaluate your current staff wellbeing systems and identify priorities.Free
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Staff Wellbeing Tools and Templates Practical tools for implementing wellbeing strategies in your school.Free
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How to Develop a Staff Wellbeing Team Step by step guide to establishing and sustaining a wellbeing team.Free
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Staff Wellbeing Procedure Template Template for a comprehensive staff wellbeing procedure aligned to policy.Premium
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Including Staff Wellbeing in Your School/Strategic Improvement Plan Guidance on embedding wellbeing into your SIP with practical examples.Premium
Case Studies
Real examples of how Edvance has supported schools to strengthen staff wellbeing. These include reviews and testimonials from principals, leadership teams and staff across a range of school settings.
Case studies coming soon
We are currently compiling case studies from our initial engagements. Check back soon or contact us to discuss how we can support your school.
Research
Our staff wellbeing services are grounded in high-quality research applicable across all school sectors, including:
- ACER — teacher wellbeing, retention and professional practice research
- Positive Education Schools Association (PESA) — evidence based wellbeing frameworks
- OECD TALIS — international evidence on working conditions and staff experience
- Hattie — Visible Learning meta-analyses on the effect of teacher wellbeing on outcomes
- Edvance white papers on wellbeing systems and culture