Workforce

The first year following return from maternity leave carries greatest risk of attrition, according to data from a charity for parent-educators

‘Without us, the hands-on side of education simply can’t happen,’ say secondary school technicians – but survey shows their number has more than halved in two decades, says Alastair MacGregor

While primary has exceeded its goal for postgraduate teacher recruitment, secondary is still below the target, government data shows

‘Postcode lottery’ of provision must also be addressed if curriculum review’s aim for RE to become part of national curriculum is to be realised, says subject body

Research showing an increase in allegations highlights a ‘fraying of relationships’ between families and schools, warns parents’ charity

Support staff union warns that shortages are ‘unsustainable’, with three in five staff reporting having fewer colleagues than a year ago

While graduates value the social impact of teaching, starting salaries and weekly working hours are more likely to determine whether they enter the profession, research shows

Scottish government proposals also call for pilot schemes to ‘begin immediately’ but councils have ‘significant concerns’ about cost and impact – and, along with unions, say they’ve been blindsided

But schools taking part in the first inspections under the new report-card system also report that the process feels more collaborative

Four leaders and teachers at international schools in Peru share their insights into the joys and challenges of working in a country of ‘fantastic opportunities’ that isn’t on most applicants’ radar

Male secondary heads earn more in every region of England, but the size of the gap is heavily dependent on geography, Tes analysis reveals

With women making up the vast majority of the workforce, could better maternity leave pay help tackle the teacher retention crisis?