Category: Teacher shortages

Only half of required number of trainee secondary teachers in England recruited

Figures show government is well short of 26,360 target amid crisis in teacher recruitment and retentionOnly half of the required number of trainee secondary school teachers in England have been recruited as the academic year...

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‘United front’ of teachers could launch biggest strikes in a decade in England

New head of National Education Union says four unions could take action in autumn over pay disputeTeachers could launch the biggest strikes in a decade from September as part of a “united front” by all four education...

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‘Desperate and angry’ UK headteachers ready to join strikes in autumn

Unions ballot members about coordinated action that will lead to many more school closures in EnglandHeads of schools are likely to join teachers in striking in the new academic year, according to the union that represents them...

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Teaching unions in England urge ministers to resume pay talks

Call comes as independent review body to recommend 6.5% pay rise for teachers in EnglandEducation union leaders have urged ministers to return to the negotiating table for formal talks on pay and funding as an independent review...

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Low pay ‘forcing teaching assistants out of UK classrooms’

Three quarters say they feel undervalued and are thinking about quitting, charity warns Schools will undergo a “crisis of support” without urgent action to improve pay and training for teaching assistants, a charity...

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