Sentences with phrase «record numbers of teachers leaving the profession»

The Labour Party claims that the so called «teacher crisis» is being worsened by record numbers of teachers leaving the profession, with 50,000 reportedly leaving this year alone.

A speech made by Mary Bousted, general secretary of the ATL, questioned former Secretary of State Education Michael Gove's intentions when in the position, stating that «not only are record numbers of teachers leaving the profession mid-career, but there is also a crisis of teacher supply».

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Commenting on the publication by the Department for Education (DfE) of «National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers», Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «With increasing difficulties in recruiting new headteachers, and with record numbers of teachers wanting to leave the profession, the Coalition Government has failed to recognise the damaging effect of its policies on the morale and confidence of teachers and school leaders.

A Conservative spokesperson said the party was «disappointed» with Ms Powell, pictured, after she claimed Department for Education figures for the year to November 2014 showed the number of teachers leaving the profession was the highest since records began.

Record numbers of teachers are leaving the profession bolstering claims of a recruitment crisis, according to new figures released today by the Department for Education.

WHEREAS, record numbers of quality teachers are leaving the teaching profession and school districts are struggling to recruit and retain quality teachers due to the TN standards imposed in regards to standardized testing.