…By Larry John for TDPel Media.
Additionally, over 40,000 teachers left their jobs in the last year alone.
This attrition rate is the highest recorded since 2017/18. The departure of working-age teachers at such an alarming rate raises serious concerns for the education system.
Addressing teacher retention becomes crucial, requiring policy actions to reduce workload and increase teacher pay competitiveness, according to Worth.
He emphasizes the failure to meet recruitment targets and the ongoing challenges that drive teachers away.