Schools are only as good as their teachers. But with so many schools competing for top talent, how do you make your school stand out?
Schools that thrive cannot only focus on student outcomes, as important as they are. They must also invest in their teachers’ wellbeing and professional growth. That’s why we created the Best School to Work programme, a certification designed to measure performance and to help transform schools into places where educators can truly excel.
Why does it matter?
The world is facing a teacher wellbeing, recruitment and retention crisis. The OECD’s TALIS survey reveals that nearly one in three teachers find their workload unmanageable, and about 25% leave the profession within the first five years, often due to burnout and lack of support. Urgent attention is needed.
In this new series, we’ll explore why some schools excel at attracting and retaining great teachers. According to a report by the Learning Policy Institute, supportive working conditions play a much bigger role in retaining teachers than salary alone.
Teachers want to feel heard, they want to have opportunities to grow, and see the impact of their work. The best schools understand this. They create cultures rooted in collaboration, respect, and wellbeing. When teachers feel valued and empowered, they thrive and so do their students.
This series marks the beginning of a deeper dive into what these schools are doing right, offering insights and strategies to help more schools create environments where teachers love to work. It’s about creating a space where teachers feel connected and inspired every day.
Schools that prioritise leadership and teacher support systems see a 25% higher retention rate compared to those that don’t. These changes benefit not just teachers, but students, parents, and the wider community, leading to greater engagement and stronger academic outcomes.
Stay tuned for more
This is just the start of a journey toward rethinking what makes a school a great place to work. Over the coming weeks, we’ll explore what helps schools build thriving environments for educators – covering everything from teacher wellbeing and recruitment to professional development, learning, and coaching.
We’ll also be leveraging insights from our expert community through webinars, offering valuable perspectives on these crucial areas. So, stay tuned, because next, we’ll be exploring the less obvious factors driving change in teaching today – those that can turn your school into a place where teachers are passionate about their work; where they inspire because they are inspired.
Is your school creating an environment that prioritises staff wellbeing? Are you working toward the balance of professional development and wellbeing?
If you’d like to explore how our Best School to Work programme can support your school’s culture, BOOK A DEMO with one of our T4 team today.
