A predicted shortage of trained teachers from next year could see schools trapped in a salary bidding war to attract the best staff, experts have warned.
They predict that same-day job offers and acceptances will become a thing of the past as new entrants negotiate for the best possible wage deals.
And recruitment agencies and consultancies could take a greater control of workforce recruitment and distribution by signing up staff in shortage subjects and acting as brokers between applicants and schools.
The warning comes from Professor John Howson, of Data for Education, and Chris Waterman, an education commentator and analyst, who released figures last month showing projected shortfalls in key subjects as a result of confusion around the School Direct programme.
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