Close To Two Thirds Of Teachers Considering Leaving Profession Due To Poor Wellbeing

Poor wellbeing in the education sector has left nearly two thirds of teachers considering leaving the profession, according to new research from Hays Education Training  (@HaysEducationUK). 

The Hays Education Wellbeing Report, based on a survey of 780 respondents, reveals that 65% of teachers have considered leaving the profession due to poor wellbeing. Over two thirds (37%) have considered this in the last two years.

Those considering leaving due to poor wellbeing are among some of the most experienced teachers, as 73% of staff who have been in the profession for over 20 years have considered this.

Over a third (38%) say that their poor wellbeing is due to the impact of Covid-19, however 62% say their wellbeing has suffered due to another reason.

Teachers left in the dark about support on offer

 Positively, nearly two thirds (63%) of school leaders say that they now have a wellbeing strategy in place and a further 24% say they are working towards one. Despite this, less than half (45%) of staff are aware of such a programme in their school.

A third (33%) are unsure. Furthermore, 43% say they find it difficult to access information about how to get wellbeing support and only 35% feel comfortable raising wellbeing concerns with their senior leadership. Less than a third (29%) say that wellbeing is openly discussed as part of day-to-day school life. 

Wellbeing a necessity when attracting new teaching staff