Almost a quarter of teachers now work part-time as education sector embraces flexible hours
- More than one teaching job in ten government advertises is now a flexible role
- Department for Education wants all schools to consider offering flexible jobs
- The trend has been welcomed as a way to help schools retain top teaching talent
Nearly one teacher in four now works part-time as schools embrace flexible hours – and even job-sharing heads.
The Government’s teaching vacancies service said more than one job in ten that it advertises is now a flexible role.
There has been an 11 per cent rise in part-time teachers since 2010.
Nearly one teacher in four now works part-time as schools embrace flexible hours – and even job-sharing heads (file photo)
The Department for Education wants all schools to consider offering flexible jobs.
The trend has been welcomed as a way to help schools retain top teaching talent and attract career-changers.
One striking example is provided by Alison Fitch and Rebecca Stacey who job-share the headteacher role at Boxgrove Primary School in Guildford, Surrey.