Warnings have been made about the growing teacher recruitment crisis in England after a snapshot poll found that around half of secondary headteachers have vacancies in the core subjects.
The survey by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) found that 44 per cent report vacancies in English, 52 per cent in maths and 50 per cent in science.
ASCL says that the “complexity of the training system and lack of clarity over the array of routes into the profession has put off enthusiastic candidates”.
It warns that the situation will worsen because of other factors, including high university tuition fees causing a fall in graduates and the increasing numbers of secondary-aged children, meaning more teachers are needed.
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