15/01/2026
The people who shape a school’s culture aren’t always the ones in the spotlight.
Take Lee Turner, a caretaker in Derbyshire whose quiet, everyday actions transformed his school community and earned national recognition. No fanfare. No big speeches. Just consistency, care, and a willingness to make things better for staff and students alike.
Stories like Lee’s remind us that support staff are often the true culture builders in a school. They’re the first in, the last out, and the steady presence that helps everything - and everyone - thrive.
At Pertemps Education, we see this impact every day. It’s why we focus on strengthening whole-school communities, creating the conditions where every member of staff can contribute their own kind of difference.
Invest in the people who shape the culture, and you invest in the future of the school.
Photo credit: Teaching Awards (teachingawards.com)