Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Career Progression

The Chartered College of Teaching is the professional body for teachers in England. We are working to celebrate, support and connect teachers to take pride in their profession and provide the best possible education for children and young people. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the second they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.

Part 1: Understanding the challenges of teacher recruitment and retention 1. Education policy and professional development: Understanding key legislative shifts and policy initiatives - Nansi Ellis and Gareth Conyard 2. Teacher professionalism: The importance of professional identity and autonomy for retention and career progression - Dr Victoria Cook and Dr Lisa-Maria Mueller 3. The challenges schools face in recruiting teachers: Organisational cultures and the complexity of the ITT market - Polly Butterfield-Tracey 4. Understanding the underrepresentation of minority ethnic teachers - Beng Huat See, Stephen Gorard, and Fujia Yang Part 2: Inclusive leadership: Strategies for supporting diverse staff teams 5. Inclusive leadership: Addressing systemic barriers to support teachers from minority ethnic backgrounds - Angela Browne and Sufian Sadiq 6. Recruiting and supporting neurodivergent teachers by developing an inclusive work environment - Claire O'Neill 7. Recruiting and retaining LGBTQ+ teachers through inclusive leadership - Professor Catherine Lee Part 3: Building supportive work environments: Fostering career progression for all 8: Supporting teacher retention and career progression: Fostering Early Career Teacher self-efficacy through reflective practice and professional development - Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope 9. Flexible working practices to support recruitment, retention and career development - Lucy Rose and Lindsay Patience 10: Addressing workload and supporting teacher wellbeing - Yamina Bibi