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Finding harmony in flexible working

Posted by: Francis Ball, Posted on: 20 October 2025 - Categories: Flexible working
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A third-year history teacher shares how moving to a four-day working week has transformed their work-life balance. With school support, they've been able to pursue personal passions whilst maintaining professional commitment, returning to the classroom with renewed focus and creativity.

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Flexible working in our school

Posted by: Emily Crow, Posted on: 14 December 2023 - Categories: Flexible working, Teacher wellbeing

Emily Crow, deputy director at London South Teaching School Hub, shares Charles Dickens’ approach to flexible working and her experience of the benefits it has brought to the school community.

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Flexible working: Putting our pupils at the heart of our flexible working policy

Posted by: Debbie Rogan, Posted on: 2 November 2017 - Categories: Flexible working, Teacher wellbeing

The first thing to note about our flexible working policy at Hearts Academy Trust is that it is about our pupils and not our staff – although it benefits them too, obviously.

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