Pros
Salaries arrive on schedule Complimentary lunches Students are a genuine bright spot
Cons
Leadership is aloof, lacking both transparency and credibility A performative culture masks deeper dysfunction; input from teaching staff is consistently ignored No clear curriculum or basic teaching materials—staff are left to fend for themselves Career development opportunities are non-existent; stagnation is inevitable Compensation lags significantly behind peer institutions, rendering the role poor value for the demands placed on staff Leadership shows little regard for staff wellbeing or professional expertise—decisions appear driven by optics, not substance Qualifications among senior personnel are questionable; some lack even baseline teaching credentials Ethical boundaries are frequently blurred: safety measures are performative during inspections, and staff have been pressured to present a false image of the school A legally dubious clause requires staff to accept unilateral policy changes by email without consultation or consent Emotional manipulation and gaslighting are disturbingly common management tactics The mantra “students come first” is undermined by financial decisions that harm both students and staff for the benefit of ownership Ongoing cuts have resulted in abrupt dismissals of long-standing, dedicated employees
