The Latest Breaking News from Jack Worth

Number of teachers in England’s state schools drops for second year in row

Despite Labour’s promises to increase recruitment, school census shows a fall of nearly 2,000 teachers since last year

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

Primary school teacher trainee numbers have fallen, Government figures show

Labour’s manifesto pledge to recruit 6,500 new teachers may be difficult to achieve, education experts have warned.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Teachers in England stretched by pupils’ mental and family problems, MPs say

Education select committee concerned that excessive workload is driving teachers out of profession

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Teacher vacancies in schools ‘substantially higher’ than before Covid pandemic

The figures are released as unions and the Government continue talks on pay and working conditions which have sparked a series of strikes by teachers this year

Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023

Teacher vacancies in schools ‘substantially higher’ than before the pandemic

A lack of availability of home-working for teachers may represent a threat to the attractiveness of the profession, the report suggests.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

English schools warn of acute teacher shortages without ‘inflation plus’ pay deal

Figures show impact of pay on recruitment as unions tell education secretary to compensate for inflation or face strikes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022