Thursday
Teachers leaving at highest rate in four years
More new teachers are leaving the profession after one year, Department for Education data also shows
Headship incompatible with parenthood, say nearly half of teachers
More than a quarter of teachers opt out of promotions because they are worried about the impact on their family life, Teach First survey finds
Flexible working: why schools must embrace the new reality
Increasing flexible-working opportunities in schools will not only make teachers happier – it will improve the education of disadvantaged children, says Commons Education Select Committee member Anna Firth
Recruitment crisis intensifies as schools make ‘reluctant’ appointments
Schools are struggling to recruit because of a ‘perfect storm’ of chronic teacher shortages, a rise in career moves and a tight labour market, report warnsÂ
Bonuses would help tough schools attract teachers, says EEF
Performance pay and reduced workloads are among the best ways to recruit and retain quality teachers in disadvantaged schools, Education Endowment Foundation finds
Tuesday
Historic private school strike action put on pause
This week’s strike action at Hutchesons’ Grammar School called off after controversial pension plans are delayed by a year
1 in 4 teachers likely to quit in 5 years in challenging areas
Salary rises alone will not stem the flow of teachers leaving the profession, warns Commission on Teacher Retention
Friday
Scottish school staff to vote on strike action over pay
Ballot of 8,000 council staff working in schools and nurseries will run until the end of July, with any industrial action supported taking place in the new school year
Teacher shortage: Schools face ‘worst’ recruitment deadline
Leaders warn that last month’s teacher hiring window ahead of new school year caused ‘major anxiety’ amid shortages of staff
