Reversing the drive to push all students into taking EBacc subjects would spread the burden and ease
some pressure on teacher recruitment, while simplifying the various training routes could also boost applications.
Not exact matches
«We also welcome the fact that the Review Body has not only recognised the serious financial
pressures on teachers, by supporting a salary advance scheme for housing rental deposits, but has also stated that given current
recruitment and retention trends «a significant uplift to the pay framework is likely to be required.»
A perfect storm of greater demand for
teachers, fewer people entering the profession (particularly in key subjects), severe
pressures on schools funding and a restrictive migration system, means that schools are having to think outside of the normal channels of
recruitment to more flexible staffing models to cope with these challenges.
The joint statement warns that «as pay and prospects improve in comparable occupations» further
pressure will be placed
on teacher recruitment and retention.
But although the organisation said the «tighter» than expected 1 per cent pay settlement will «ease
pressure on school costs», it could affect
teacher recruitment and retention.