FE Teacher Recruitment and the Landscape of FE

Professional development, Professional status and identity, Recruitment, Reports, Retention, Subject and skills shortages, Workforce data and planning

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Date: June 2022

Author/s: Education and Training Foundation (ETF)

Keywords: Further Education (FE), Teacher Recruitment, Workforce Strategy, Vocational Teaching, Professional Development (CPD), Dual Professionalism, Retention Strategies

Summary:

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) report highlights a critical recruitment and retention crisis in the further education sector, particularly for technical and vocational roles. It advocates for a national workforce strategy that supports “dual professionals” by scaling successful initiatives and enhancing career-long support to ensure a resilient, future-ready education system.

Reference: Education and Training Foundation. (2022). FE Teacher Recruitment and the landscape of FE. London: Education and Training Foundation

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