So, are school leaders leaving?
I would recommend my profession to others
Our findings also show that almost three-quarters (72%) of school
leaders do not plan to leave the profession within the next three years
– and where they do plan to leave, the main reason is retirement.
Fewer than one in 10 (8%) intends to leave their post to take up an
alternative profession.
Do you plan to leave the profession within the next
three years?
Agree 60%
Disagree 40%
At the heart of it all …
Yes, other - please specify 5%
Yes, for an alternative
profession 8%
No 72%
Yes, for retirement 16%
But in spite of the challenges, school leaders remain optimistic. Almost
all (98%) school leaders feel they have a positive impact on the future
prospects of children and young people, and six in 10 (60%) would
recommend their profession to others. Views on this were consistent
among leaders in different school phases, types and regions.
I feel I have a positive impact on the future prospects of
children and young people
The best job, bar none, in the world
(for the right person).”
Disagree 2%
Chris Dyson, Headteacher
Agree 98%
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