Workforce
The latest news and analysis on the school workforce in the UK and at international schools, including teacher recruitment, retention and shortage subjects
Monday
5th Aug 2024
Now Teach scheme ‘rescued’ by 11th hour funding
Teacher recruitment programme for career changers can now continue from September 2025 despite having had its funding axed by the previous government
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NEU recommends that teachers accept pay deal
The advice to accept a 5.5% rise for 2024-25 suggests teacher strikes over pay are unlikely next year
Tuesday
30th Jul 2024
Just 155 probationer teachers willing to work anywhere next year
Uptake of the ‘preference waiver payment’ scheme in Scotland has fallen for the third year, according to new figures
Teacher appraisals update: what you need to know
The DfE has updated its guidance on teacher appraisals and capability processes. Here are 8 key takeaways
Teacher pay rise 2024-25: all you need to know
The government has offered a 5.5 per cent pay rise for teachers from September 2024. What will happen next?
Thursday
25th Jul 2024
Teacher trainees failing to qualify hits 6-year high
Government data also shows the number of postgraduate teacher trainees joining the workforce is estimated to be down by more than 5,000 in 2022-23
Teacher shortages: DfE considers review of profession
The new government is weighing up a review of the teaching profession to look at flexible working and pay and conditions, according to details seen by Tes
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