Nearly half of teachers in England plan to quit by 2027
A new poll by the National Education Union has found almost half of teachers in England plan to quit their job in the next five years.
A fifth of the 1,788 teachers surveyed said they would leave within two years.
The NEU said heavy workload was a ‘significant factor’ in their decision to leave, as well as concerns about the level of trust in teachers from the public and Government, pay, and accountability.
The NEU is also calling for Ofsted to be replaced, claiming it’s an “unfair and unreliable inspectorate” which has driven up unnecessary workload and stress for teachers.
In response to the poll, a Department for Education spokesperson said teaching “remains an attractive and fulfilling profession”, and the number of teachers in our schools remains high.
They also said the department has taken and will continue to take action to improve teacher and leader workload and wellbeing.
We spoke with London teacher Kiri Tunks about the poll, what life is like as a teacher, and what changes she wants to see for the education system.
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