UK Schools Introduce Flexible Working to Address Teacher Shortage

New initiatives include lie-ins, three-day weekends, and working from home to improve teacher retention and recruitment.

Schools across England are offering incentives like lie-ins, three-day weekends, and home working to make teaching more attractive.
The government aims to recruit 6,500 new teachers by allowing more flexible working conditions, including planning time at home.
Teach First's report highlights that 42% of young adults consider teaching stressful, and 36% view it as poorly paid.
Critics argue that increased flexibility for teachers could reduce productivity and face-to-face time with students.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson hopes these measures will help retain women in the profession, particularly those with young children.