Teacher Retention

With nearly a third of teachers quitting the profession in the first five years, knowing how to grow and retain your staff is paramount. Here we look at how to keep the teachers working at your school happy in their jobs with a clear path for career progression.

• Has Covid reduced teacher churn?

  Teacher Retention

  • Sue Birchall says improved retention rates in schools due to the pandemic may hide underlying challenges among staff
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  Want to boost staff efficiency? Allow flexible working

  Teacher Retention

  • Nicki Harris highlights how one primary school adapted to the needs of its staff and pupils.
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  Creating a culture of trust in your primary school

  Teacher Retention

  • Rae Snape believes kindness, a sense of community and a ready smile will be repaid many times over
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  Covid 19 schools UK – The long road to post-pandemic recovery

  Teacher Retention

  • Nicola West breaks down the evidence for post-pandemic action in schools...
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  Why I’m not aiming for headship

  Teacher Retention

  • I was on track to become a headteacher by 30, but I’ve decided that I don’t need to rush any more
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  Gender equality in the staffroom

  Teacher Retention

  • Ryan Kelsall advises how to tackle male teaching shortages in primary schools by embracing equal opportunities
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  Safeguarding - Build a strong DSL team

  Mental Health

  • Nikki Cameron talks about safeguarding practices during the Coronavirus Pandemic...
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  Leadership - Checking IN versus checking UP

  Teacher Retention

  • Catherine Carden and Virginia Bower examine approaches to leadership...
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  Catch-up curriculum? How learning can be enhanced following Covid-19

  Teaching Practice

  • Dawn Haywood believes education can emerge stronger from the pandemic...
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  How to create an academy – Putting together a family

  School Partnerships

  • Patrick Taggart speaks about the process of creating an Academy...