The stresses on the profession this year have been immense. What will the impact of this be? Will we see a flurry of resignations before the May 31 deadline? Former National Schools Commissioner Sir David Carter gives his view on the recruitment picture facing schools in the months ahead


It has felt hard thus far in 2021 to look very far forward but, as schools return for the summer term in this most challenging of years, I wanted to reflect on some of the top concerns that many of my former colleagues are facing and how we might work together as a sector to tackle them and to move forward better than ever.

It has been a relentless 12 months. There is no doubt that many teachers and leaders have reached or, very sadly for some, passed breaking point.

What will be the impact of that on the next academic year? Are we going to see a flurry of resignations before the May 31 deadline? How many teachers will be looking for a sabbatical for critical recovery time? How many will be cutting their ties with the profession completely? And what will be the impact of that on our staffrooms and classrooms?

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