A study by the National Association of Head Teachers involving 2,653 school leaders found that while as many as eight in 10 would seek out the most challenging schools in which to work, 68 per cent of them believe that the risks involved are now “so dangerously high” that they would demand “significant incentives”.
The union believes that the government must do more to encourage aspiring leaders to take on demanding roles.
It said this week that streamlining the accountability system to focus on “a few clear, stable goals” and reducing the “constant stream” of new initiatives would help.
Elsewhere, the study found that headteachers are working an average of 60 hours a week, with 79 per cent of the respondents reporting that their workload is increasing.
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