Provides professional development and training for in-service teachers, middle-level school leaders, allied educators and executive and administration staff. Builds professional ethos and develops a culture of professional excellence in the teaching fraternity. Drives pedagogical leadership and acts as a focal point/platform for teacher lead sharing. Facilitates professional development through networked communities, attachments, fellowship programmes and other professional development opportunities to raise the level of professional practice in the classroom and expertise across the system. Provides counselling, staff wellbeing programmes and services and educational resources through the Academy's library.