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Staff turnover in private schools

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BTsrule · 09/05/2024 10:39

DS is at a private school. There seems to be a high level of staff turnover - maybe a quarter of the teachers that teach his year group are leaving. I am not sure if this is normal as people no longer want to have ‘jobs for life’ and need to move around to progress or if the turnover is signalling an issue. The head says it’s normal but he would of course.

Does anyone with kids at private school have a view on this? Is this level of turnover normal? Is it normal in the state sector? He is in y10 so not a good time to move him.

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Foxesandsquirrels · 09/05/2024 11:06

Yes, tends to be worse in private schools than state as pay conditions and training are a lot worse, although it's a problem everywhere now.

Phineyj · 09/05/2024 10:41

Yes it is normal apart from in parts of the country where there are few alternative jobs.

Teacher pay has lagged behind in real terms and international schools actively recruit from the UK and offer better terms and conditions.

afraidand · 09/05/2024 10:41

Teachers are constantly leaving. Most teacher remain in the job less than 5 years. Private school pay and conditions can be brutal.