Schools will be more than aware that challenges around teacher recruitment and retention have significantly intensified following the Covid-19 pandemic.
NFER’s annual series of Teacher Labour Market reports monitor the progress of meeting these challenges, as well as pointing towards actions that are likely to have the greatest impact in addressing them.
Our Research Bites summaries of the reports are intended to act as concise and supportive resources for schools.
As well as key insights, you will also find practical, evidence-based actions for you to consider as you take your own steps to address and relieve workforce pressures.
Summary for schools: Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025
This short summary sets out key insights and recommendations from the main report, plus practical actions for school leaders to consider.
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Full report: Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025
Read this year's report in full. It sets out key trends in teacher recruitment, retention and working conditions alongside our resulting recommendations to policy makers.
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Earlier Research Bites: Teacher Labour Market Annual Report in England
Summary for schools: Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2024
This summary sets out key insights and recommendations from our 2024 report, plus practical actions for school leaders to consider.
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Summary for schools: Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2023
This summary sets out key insights and recommendations from our 2023 report, plus practical actions for school leaders to consider.
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