"During more than 4 decades in education, I experienced first-hand the challenges faced by teachers, support staff, and school leaders. Increasing workloads, growing responsibilities, Ofsted, and the increasing demands of society have made staff wellbeing more important than ever.

"From the age of 14 and during my career of 36 years as a teacher, Assistant Principal and LA advisor, I suffered from episodes of depression. In 2008, during a 3-month stay in hospital, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type 2. Fortunately, after trialling a combination of medication, I found one that worked and this medication has become part of my daily life.

"I created Teach Well Toolkit to provide schools with practical, evidence-informed support that goes beyond one-off initiatives. Teach Well Toolkit is designed to help schools build healthier workplaces where staff feel valued, supported, and equipped to thrive.

"Today, Teach Well Toolkit partners with schools across the UK to deliver accredited First Aid for Mental Health training, staff wellbeing reviews, leadership support, and resources that promote lasting wellbeing cultural change."

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Steve Waters brings together extensive educational leadership experience with a commitment to improve staff wellbeing. His approach is grounded in practical experience, informed by research into successful practice, and shaped by years of working directly with schools.

Rather than offering generic workplace wellbeing programmes, Steve delivers solutions that reflect the realities of school life—helping leaders address challenges with confidence, compassion, and practical action.