Wirral Met College recognised for its commitment to staff development
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Wirral Met College is delighted to have received ‘We Invest in People’ accreditation from Investors in People. The accreditation recognises Wirral Met College’s commitment to its people, strategy and leadership, confirming the college as an excellent place to work.
Wirral Met College was found to have a renewed sense of purpose and a sharper focus on performance improvement.
The college has also produced a Learning & Development strategy which supports our aims to create a learning organisation, grow technical capability, and develop a coaching culture and talent management strategy.
The report also found that our staff feel empowered to make decisions that are commensurate with their role, supported by a working environment that enables them to feel comfortable discussing wellbeing matters.
As a member of our Wirral Met team, you will embark on a journey like no other, filled with enrichment, opportunity, bags of benefits, unimaginable satisfaction, and best of all, become part of a team who love what they do.
Employment at Wirral Met comes with a range of benefits including extensive annual leave, generous employer pension contributions, discount schemes, and family friendly policies.
Hi, I’m Ailz. What I love most about education is the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives, help them recognise their own potential, and open doors to new careers and pathways. I began my career teaching English in Further Education, before becoming a mentor for trainee teachers through their placement years. I really enjoyed mentoring and coaching trainees, helping them develop their practice and discover their own strengths as teachers. This led me into teacher education, where I now work as a Programme Lead, supporting the next generation of teachers in the Further Education and Skills sector.
I care deeply about social mobility, the importance of positive relationships, and helping students feel confident and engaged in their learning. I’m a nurturing and approachable teacher educator, and I’m committed to ensuring that every trainee I work with feels encouraged, valued, and supported as they develop their practice.
I’m Sasha. What I enjoy most about working in education is helping people build confidence and realise their full potential. I spent 13 years working as a teaching assistant and Learning Support Assistant before moving into teaching Health and Social Care and Access courses with learners aged 16 and over. These experiences shaped my belief in the importance of positive relationships and adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
Mentoring trainee teachers and coaching colleagues sparked my interest in teacher education, which I moved into in 2024. I enjoy helping trainees connect theory with classroom practice, try out new approaches and find their own confidence as teachers. I aim to create a supportive space where they can ask questions, reflect honestly and feel comfortable seeking advice.
I have a degree in Psychology, a master’s in Mental Health, a PGCE, the National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development and a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Education. These studies continue to inform my interests in inclusive teaching, wellbeing, and supporting others to develop their practice.