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Maths teaching vacancies shortfall

New research suggests that the shortage of maths teachers in England and Wales will increase, which may interest those considering maths teaching vacancies.

Figures from the Education Data Surveys show that only 2,000 maths teachers are to be trained this year, with even fewer signed up for next year....View More

Independent schools 'should not attack public sector'

The chair of the Commons Education Select Committee has slammed the independent schools sector for attacking state schools.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Barry Sheerman, Labour MP, said that people have every right to send their children into independent education if they want t...View More

UCU and NUT merger to be discussed

Unions representing university lecturers and school teachers are considering merging, it has been reported.

In developments which may interest those holding teaching jobs, the University and College Union (UCU) and the National Union of Teachers (NUT) will discuss forming one organisation, according to the Guardian.

At the UCU's annual confer...View More

'Parents want be more involved in education'

Research from the Department for Children, Schools and Families has suggested that parents want more face-to-face time with their children's teachers.

In findings which may interest those holding teaching jobs, the study reported that half of parents feel that they are involved with their child's education, with 65 per cent saying that they wou...View More

Ofsted targets 'damage head teacher recruitment'

Representatives of school leaders have said that targets are adversely affected recruitment and retention figures, which may interest those looking for a head teacher vacancy.

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) surveyed a sample of 500 professionals and found that there is a mixed opinion o...View More

'More teaching training days needed'

UK teachers should receive four times as many training days, according to an education think tank.

In comments that may interest those seeking teaching vacancies, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has recommended that teachers receive 20 training days each year.

The calls were made in a report which suggested that ineffective teaching pract...View More

£100m development begins at Staffordshire college

Newcastle-under-Lyme College has held a ceremony to mark a £100 million development at the institution.

Pupils from Knutton St Mary's Primary School attended a groundbreaking ceremony with college principal Karen Dobson on May 6th as building work commenced at the site.

The college will see the...View More

Schools come together for sports

Pupils at an independent school and a state school could soon be playing sports together, thanks to a new link-up between the two.

Beechen Cliff School and the Royal High School's sixth form college have formed a partnership which will give students the chance to take part in joint cultural and sporting events, reports th...View More

'More clarity needed over diplomas'

Head teachers have asked the government for more clarity on the changes involved in the new 14-19 curriculum.

In developments which may interest those seeking head teacher vacancies, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has called for more information on the funding, IT security and provision of career advice.

Mick Brookes,...View More

Teachers should determine education

An academic paper has said teachers should determine what is taught in UK schools and not the government, which may interest those in teaching.

Professor Richard Pring, from the Department of Education at the Oxford University, said in the Nuffield Review that those involved in teaching children are the best ones to decide what they should be taught.

The pap...View More