Career Development at TedFest

By Hayley Pittman-Thorn •

Last week, we were delighted to join 1600 colleagues from across the Ted Wragg Trust at TedFest. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate learning and career development throughout the education community.

As part of the event, we delivered a session titled ‘It’s Your Turn: Take Charge of Your Career Development’, encouraging staff to take a moment to reflect on their strengths, recognise their ambitions and think about the steps they could take to progress their careers.

Session details

We started the session by identifying individual strengths and asking an important question: What would you like to do with more confidence? By identifying one area they wanted to develop, participants could begin thinking about turning a broad ambition into an achievable goal! 🎯

We then explored three foundations for effective career development:

  • A defined goal: Knowing what you want to develop and why.
  • A plan to get there: Identifying practical steps to move forward.
  • The right support: Recognising the people and resources that can help along the way.

Participants were then invited to create their own two-minute next-step plan, thinking about what they wanted to develop, their first action, how they could practise at work, who could support them, and when they would review their progress.

In conclusion, the key message was simple: career development doesn’t always require a big leap. Sometimes, it starts with recognising your potential and taking one small, intentional step!

What our Team had to say

Heidi, our Business Development & Partnerships Director, who presented at St James School in Exeter, commented: “The event was organised brilliantly, and to see the enthusiasm and professionalism in the staff from across all areas of the Ted Wragg community was really inspiring. The pupils chaperoning on the day were full of smiles, and everyone I spoke to was a real advocate for their school.”

Our Account Manager Beth, who delivered a session at Tor Bridge School in Plymouth, said: “Participants were engaged in conversations and keen to share their experiences while exploring opportunities for their own professional development. It was great to see such a positive attitude towards learning and career progression. The whole day had a fantastic atmosphere, bringing colleagues together to share ideas, learn from one another, and feel inspired!”

Thank you again to the Ted Wragg Trust for welcoming us to TedFest and for championing continuous learning and development. 👏

To have a friendly chat about your career development options, call our team on: 0330 332 7997 📲

Or, visit our apprenticeship and qualification pages on our website to find out about the opportunities we have to offer!