Managing staff in schools
From recruitment and retention to managing performance and looking after your staff’s wellbeing, our Advice Hub for leaders is packed with insights and tips to support new, emerging and established school leaders.
Teacher recruitment
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Education recruitment agencies - the pros and cons
For time pressured school leaders, using an education recruitment agency can be very appealing, especially in today's competitive job market. Finding the right talent for your school can be an extensive and daunting task to undergo.
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Eight ways to get talented teachers to your school
Learn how to attract talented teachers to international schools.
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How to shortlist for a headteacher interview
How do you decide which of your potential new school leaders should make it through to interview? We asked an expert recruiter for some advice
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Secondary school job adverts fall by almost a third
Teacher recruitment activity slowed ‘markedly’ in the spring term, with schools’ squeezed budgets a factor, warns new report
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Teacher training recruitment target cut by 19%
Falling pupil rolls and better teacher retention forecasts have led to a reduction in the number of recruits needed, DfE says
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Attempt to fill top Scottish education jobs fails again
For the second time, the processes to recruit both a chief inspector of education and a chief executive of Education Scotland have not led to appointments
Teacher retention
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How to improve teacher retention
More teachers than ever are leaving the profession, so how do we make them stay? How do we improve teacher retention?
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How to have more productive conversations with staff
Getting staff to share their real feelings about issues in school can be tricky – but can reap enormous rewards
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What makes staff want to stay at a school?
Retention is a challenge for schools right now, but smart changes can make all the difference
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From flexible working to better leave, DfE must offer teacher-parents more
If the government has no money to hit its 6,500 new teacher target, it seems clear more effort must be given to retain existing staff, says MTPT founder Emma Sheppard
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Tackling teacher retention is about more than just money
The executive director of education for the Church of England explains why it has launched two courses aimed at helping teachers and leaders to flourish
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The scale of the teacher retention crisis revealed
Over 12 years, 40,438 state school teachers left within one year of qualifying. New DfE data exposes the extent of the problem, which leaders say must be a post-election priority
My Tes stories
Hear from other leaders as they share their My Tes stories. Pick up their top tips and find out how Tes helps them and their schools.
Careers advice
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How to become a head of year
Does the thought of being the pastoral lead for a year group appeal? Our guide has everything you need to start the journey.
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Why your first leadership role should be in a challenging school
Moving to a challenging school might be just the thing your leadership career needs. Headteacher Chris Wain explains why toughing it out at the top is the best way forward.
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Watch: Making the step up to senior leadership
Join assistant principal Shonagh Reid as she explains how to prepare yourself for a role on the SLT.
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Leadership and headteacher pay scales
Your salary as a senior lead teacher or headteacher depends on where you work and your place on the leadership pay scale. Find out what you could, or should, be earning in the 2019-20 school year.
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Post-threshold (upper) pay scale
The post-threshold pay scale is open to experienced teachers who have reached the top of the main pay scale. Find out what you could be earning and whether you’re entitled to apply.
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Teacher resignation dates and notice period
Resignation dates can be complicated for teachers- check our guide to see when you need to give notice.
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How to stand out in your application form
Making sure you stand out from the crowd is vital when applying for a teaching position. Our expert, Lynette Beckett, has some top tips on how to guarantee your application form makes the shortlist.
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How to write a great covering letter
A strong covering letter will hugely increase your chances of getting through to interview. A bad one will get your application off to the worst possible start. We’ve asked some experts to help you clear that first hurdle with ease.
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WATCH: How to plan your teaching career next steps
If you’re ready to reach for the next rung on your career ladder, here are a few things to consider.

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