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
10th Oct 2025
Teacher interview questions: what will I be asked?
This rundown of common questions in teacher job interviews, for both primary and secondary roles, can help you plan your answers ahead of time
How to write an educational philosophy statement
An increasing number of schools are asking teacher job candidates to write down their views on teaching and learning – here’s how to do that in an engaging and honest way
How to make your teacher job application sparkle
Having sifted through hundreds of job applications, this school leader offers advice to candidates to ensure that they don’t fall at the first hurdle in their job hunt
Tuesday
7th Oct 2025
You think international heads don’t last long? That’s just a myth
The common belief that international school leadership is ‘a precarious and dark industry’ has been challenged by new research – although its author admits more could still be done to improve leaders’ longevity
The global state of teaching: 8 insights from educators worldwide
The report from the world’s largest survey of teachers is out now – with findings on staff shortages and retention, as well as CPD needs and how well prepared teachers are to teach in multilingual classrooms