Workforce
The latest news and analysis on the school workforce in the UK and at international schools, including teacher recruitment, retention and shortage subjects
Thursday
4th Dec 2025
Almost 40% of mat leave returners leave teaching within 4 years
The first year following return from maternity leave carries greatest risk of attrition, according to data from a charity for parent-educators
Disappearing technicians a 鈥榟idden crisis鈥� in Scottish schools
鈥榃ithout us, the hands-on side of education simply can鈥檛 happen,鈥� say secondary school technicians 鈥� but survey shows their number has more than halved in two decades, says Alastair MacGregor
Lowered secondary teacher recruitment target is still missed
While primary has exceeded its goal for postgraduate teacher recruitment, secondary is still below the target, government data shows
Friday
28th Nov 2025
5 tactics for impressing in interview lessons
Interview lessons can make or break a new job opportunity so prepare thoroughly with these top tips
RE鈥檚 path to national curriculum hits 鈥榬eally big鈥� staffing hurdles
鈥楶ostcode lottery鈥� of provision must also be addressed if curriculum review鈥檚 aim for RE to become part of national curriculum is to be realised, says subject body
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Parent allegations against teachers rise by a third
Research showing an increase in allegations highlights a 鈥榝raying of relationships鈥� between families and schools, warns parents鈥� charity
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School staff shortages 鈥榟arming pupils鈥� education and safety鈥�
Support staff union warns that shortages are 鈥榰nsustainable鈥�, with three in five staff reporting having fewer colleagues than a year ago