Extremely High Staff Turnover
Staff turnover remains alarmingly high, and understandably so. Many employees leave due to poor working conditions, inadequate support, and unrealistic expectations.
Low Pay Relative to Workload
Wages are significantly below average when compared to the high demands of the roles. Staff are expected to manage excessive workloads without appropriate compensation.
Chronic Understaffing
Almost every department is understaffed, placing further pressure on remaining staff and severely compromising both employee wellbeing and service delivery.
High-Stress Work Environment
The workload and pace are unsustainable, resulting in high levels of stress and burnout among staff.
Systemic Disorganisation
A widespread lack of organisation within the institution frequently leads to mistakes. These errors ripple across departments and have a direct negative impact on student experience and outcomes.
Poor Physical Work Environment
Basic facilities are neglected. For example, the building’s heating system has been broken for years, rendering large parts of the college uninhabitable during the winter. Staff and students are forced to work in freezing conditions, leading to recurring illnesses. Despite this, management insist on enforcing impractical standards—such as expecting students to remove coats during inspections—regardless of the freezing temperatures.
Negative Impact on Students
The high turnover of staff leaves students without subject-specific teachers for long periods. When replacements are finally found, they often lack the necessary subject knowledge or teaching expertise to deliver the curriculum effectively. This directly undermines the quality of education and student outcomes.
