"With the government pledging to recruit 6,500 new teachers, it needs to focus on more flexibility and better representation."
The government’s pledge to recruit 6,500 new teachers is a vital step, but as Dame Alison Peacock reminds us, it must be backed by a clear, long-term strategy. That means more flexibility, better representation, and a serious commitment to retention.
To meet these targets, we can’t just look to recent graduates. We need to open the door to career changers who are people with valuable skills, life experience, and a desire to make a difference.
At Now Teach, we see this working every day:
- Career changers bring resilience, insight, and expertise to the classroom
- They want to give back but need flexible, supported routes into teaching
- With the right guidance, they stay in the profession and thrive
It’s time to rethink who becomes a teacher and how we help them succeed.
Read the full TES article here.