Teacher retention

Why are teachers leaving the profession in the UK?Line chart showing average teacher working hours falling while reported wellbeing falls fasterHours worked are falling. Wellbeing is falling faster.Grey: average weekly hours. Green: reported wellbeing.2019 to 2026, Department for Education and Education Support.
Teacher retention

Why are teachers leaving the profession in the UK?

Working hours have edged down while wellbeing has fallen to its lowest level in years. That combination is what makes the recent improvement in retention so fragile.

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