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
18th Sep 2026
Innovation can be uncomfortable, but that’s when it really counts
New ideas shouldn’t be easy, otherwise, they’re not really new – but that requires trust that it will be worth the effort, says this group leader
Headteacher gender pay gap ‘widest since records began’
Average pay gap for all state school heads increased to an ‘unacceptable’ £9,771, finds analysis by the NAHT school leaders’ union
Wednesday
16th Sep 2026
Teacher pay award to be funded through pension savings
But this does not guarantee that every school will have the funds to fully cover the rise
International teaching: 5 pieces of advice before applying overseas
International recruitment season is upon us – but for those considering going abroad, there are some fundamentals to consider before any applications, says this experienced teacher in China
Wednesday
2nd Sep 2026
5 simple ways to boost school communication
A year on from becoming a headteacher, this leader shares some easy but effective ways to promote engagement with staff and parents
Heavy reliance on non-specialist teachers makes RE an ‘outlier’
Higher proportion of RE lessons taught by non-specialist teachers at KS3 than in other humanities, finds report by the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education
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