Workforce
The latest news and analysis on the school workforce in the UK and at international schools, including teacher recruitment, retention and shortage subjects
Yesterday
5th Jun 2025
EIS AGM: Gilruth told to act on violence before a teacher is killed
Education secretary asked if it will ‘take a teacher being murdered at work’ to see ‘real action to protect staff from violence and aggression in schools’
7 teacher workforce trends you need to know
The latest government census includes data on the size and characteristics of the workforce, and what’s happening with teacher recruitment and retention. Tes has the key points

Five key challenges for schools on international teacher recruitment
The DfE has commissioned research into international teachers and trainees to understand barriers to recruitment and retention

Friday
30th May 2025
Early career teachers struggled with workload, finds ECF review
The Early Career Framework has been ‘mostly successful’, despite various challenges. Here are seven key messages

How robotics can help solve Scotland’s Stem teacher crisis
Building bridges between education and industry through cutting-edge technology is essential, says Blair Wilson

Teacher training providers seek clarity over immigration reforms
Visa changes could deter international students from training as teachers in England unless exemptions are provided, teacher trainers warn

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