Workforce
The latest news and analysis on the school workforce in the UK and at international schools, including teacher recruitment, retention and shortage subjects
Friday
17th May 2024
Schools focusing on ‘short-term crisis management’ training
Ofsted review also finds less than half of teachers and leaders are happy with their development training
MPs: DfE should ensure support staff pay rises are funded
A Commons Education Select Committee report into teacher shortages also calls on government to monitor the amount of flexible working schools offer
Thursday
16th May 2024
Is it time for Scotland to look again at Teach First?
A prominent SNP MSP thinks the fast-track teacher-training programme is a ‘potential solution’ to Scotland’s teacher recruitment and retention problems
5 tactics for impressing in interview lessons
Interview lessons can make or break a new job opportunity so prepare thoroughly with these top tips
Tuesday
14th May 2024
Cuts to school learning hours ‘not acceptable’ and will be blocked
As Falkirk Council proposes reducing learning hours in its schools, the Scottish government warns councils that it will mandate minimum teaching time for pupils if necessary
‘Significant’ primary teacher shortages likely despite falling rolls
Raising teacher pay by less than national average should be ‘unthinkable’ for the next government, experts warn
Teachers spend increasing time on mental health support, finds research
Teach First polling highlights workload pressure on teachers due to worsening pupil mental health, as well as potential impact on the recruitment and retention crisis
Thursday
9th May 2024
Teacher numbers pledge in doubt after Swinney’s first FMQs
New first minister refuses to say definitively that he will stick to target of increasing teacher numbers by 3,500 as opponents attack his record as education secretary
Teacher job interviews: 6 ways to stand out
Everyone wants to stand out at interview – here we ask leaders what candidates have done to leave a big impression