A survey of more than 1,500 school leaders published by the National Association of Head Teachers finds that 45% have needed mental health support in the past year, while 65% say their mental health has been harmed by the job.
The NAHT is set to debate the issue when it convenes for its annual conference this weekend in Harrogate.
The survey findings reveal that of the 45% of leaders who say they needed mental health support in the previous 12 months, only a third managed to access help.
Previous research from the union in 2023 found that only 21% of senior leaders aspired to headship. This has now fallen to 20% – the lowest level ever recorded since NAHT began asking the question in 2016.
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