Effective Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategies

• Understand the bigger picture of teacher retention and recruitment
• Discuss with the Chair and Peers, on how to overcome the current obstacles to teacher recruitment and retention
• Learn about the impact of Apprenticeships on teacher training
• Position your school for success within the challenging landscape of retaining teachers

In this practical session, delegates will learn the most effective techniques to attract the best candidates.

• Develop recruitment strategies to increase teacher intake
• Sell your school to prospective candidates
• Attract the best talent to your school
• Build your employer brand online
• Develop effective relationships with local universities

In this interactive session, delegates will learn how to improve the professional development of their staff.

• Apply the ‘Standard for teachers’ professional development’ guidance within your school
• Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders in a climate where excellence is the standard
• Create more effective career paths to help your staff grow and develop
• Examine effective strategies to attract, develop and retain leading professionals

Gain practical guidance to reduce staff stress through the effective management of teacher workload. 

• Learn how to negotiate a cap on workload, between Headteachers, Staff and trade unions
• Eliminate unnecessary workload, through more effective planning and teaching resources
• Implement the Department of Education’s Guidelines on “Reducing teacher workload: Planning and Resources Group report”

In this session, delegates will work with the Chair Sir Andrew Carter OBE and in groups, on an effective recruitment and retention strategy to take back to their school. It will be also an excellent opportunity for delegates to discuss what they have learned from the day.

• Establish the key elements of creating an effective recruitment and retention plan for your school
• Learn how to recruit and retain the best teachers in your school
• Foster a culture to enable aspiring your teachers to excel
• Take back an action plan to recruit and retain the best teachers