The global teacher shortage is hitting UK schools particularly hard. According to a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report, 46% of secondary schools had at least one vacant position in the last academic year. British international schools are also struggling to recruit specialist secondary teachers.So, how can we solve the teacher shortage? Can innovation save us?In Part 2 of the Global Teacher Recruitment Crisis series, Mark Steed and I discuss some of the more innovative solutions to recruiting and retaining talented educators. We explore:- Key aspects to include in a school employment strategy- How remote tutoring could solve teacher shortages- How online schools are reimagining education in the UK and beyond- Whether hybrid schooling is the future of secondary schoolingJoin us as we explore ways to fix the global teacher shortage and turn this challenge into an opportunity for innovation.How is the global teacher recruitment crisis affecting your school, and how are you responding to it?About our guestMark Steed is the Director and Consultant at Steed Education, which specialises in educational consultancy support for Schools Groups, U.K. independent schools, and English-speaking international schools. Read more about Mark here.
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