Teacher retention and turnover research: research update 3: is the grass greener beyond teaching?
What happens to teachers who leave the profession after they leave? What can their destinations tell us about how schools and policymakers might better retain teachers? In this third Research Update, data from the Understanding Society survey is used to track teachers for several years after they leave. Analysis shows that, on average, teachers' pay does not increase after they leave, suggesting leavers are not primarily motivated by increased pay. Instead, leavers appear to be more motivated by improved job satisfaction, reduced working hours and more opportunities for flexible working.
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Authors: Bamford, Susan; Worth, Jack
Published: Slough, England, National Foundation for Educational Research, 2017
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: 13 p.
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https://www.nfer.ac.uk/teacher-retention-and-turnover-research-research-update-3-is-the-grass-greener-beyond-teaching
