Govt Prioritises Flexible Working In Schools
New pilot programmes have been announced by education secretary Justine Greening to look at how teachers can be supported and employed flexibly, as well as improving coaching schemes for those women working in education.
Speaking at the ARK All Saints Academy in Camberwell to reps from Teach First, industry players and teaching unions, Ms Greening said: “Progress on more flexible working is great for schools who can keep their valued teachers and great for teachers who can stay in the profession.
“This is already happening in many other sectors – it’s vital we ensure it is happening in our schools too so we continue to attract the best and brightest into teaching.”
The new plans include a pilot programme to see how schools are already supporting careers of part-time teachers, updating existing guidance on flexible working so schools know what works and what doesn’t, and a pilot programme to improve the Women Leading in Education coaching offer to help women access the professional development support they require.
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