'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time - until I had my baby'
Summary
Alice Cole, a primary school teacher, returned to work part-time after having her son to balance family life and work. The need for flexible working options is highlighted as vital for retaining teachers, especially new parents. Teacher recruitment and retention remain challenges, with data showing fewer new teachers joining the profession.Key Facts
- Alice Cole returned to teaching part-time after her son Oliver was born.
- Alice's partner works shifts, making full-time work difficult for family time.
- Alice works three days a week and has a flexible arrangement for the coming year.
- Flexible working is seen as important for retaining teachers, particularly new parents.
- The UK government aims to recruit 6,500 new teachers and has announced plans to increase flexible hours.
- Recent data shows the number of new teachers has fallen, missing recruitment targets.
- The number of teachers leaving the profession has slightly improved compared to the previous year.
- The education secretary stated there are more teachers now in secondary and special schools.
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