Cutting teacher workload could have the same effect on teacher recruitment and retention as a 3 per cent pay rise, a report has said. But failing to increase teacher pay by more than average earnings for all sectors would be “unthinkable” and would send recruitment into freefall. The National Foundation for Educational Research forecast the
Cutting teacher workload could have the same effect on teacher recruitment and retention as a 3 per cent pay rise, a report has said. But failing to increase teacher pay by more than average earnings for all sectors would be “unthinkable” and would send recruitment into freefall. The National Foundation for Educational Research forecast the
Higher salaries and financial rewards given directly to teachers could boost recruitment in challenging schools, while workload reduction strategies are key to retention, a global research review suggests. The review from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF, 2023) also finds that performance and recruitment bonuses could help challenging schools to attract and keep staff. It concludes
Report calls for review of teacher hours, retention targets and sabbaticals for headteachers every five years Teacher wellbeing charity Education Support has put forward a list of proposals to boost retention in the sector, as schools continue to face huge shortages. Findings from its Commission on Teacher Retention show that one in five (21 per cent)
Schools sound the alarm as finances hit by education’s shrinking workforce Schools have sounded the alarm over “unprecedented” supply cover costs draining budgets amid soaring staff illness and widespread teacher shortages, costing the sector hundreds of millions a year. Recently filed annual accounts from large academy trusts reveal the toll of the sector’s shrinking workforce.
Getting transition right is crucial for secondary schools, but a range of issues can arise during the process. A primary specialist, Tiffnie Harris, considers 10 potential problems for secondary schools and how they might be solved. Problem 1: You have a lot of feeder primary schools and not enough time to visit them all Be
A little seasoned wisdom from the @TeacherToolkit for all new teachers entering the teaching profession General advice Firstly, make sure you have a contract with all your terms, conditions and job expectations outlined. You should expect an induction day with ‘welcome’ materials provided by your employer to help you get off to a strong start. All policies should be shared with
