Impact of a 9-Day Fortnight on Teacher Wellbeing
A recent analysis by an academy trust found that implementing a 9-day fortnight improved teacher wellbeing and resulted in financial savings, but some staff members felt overwhelmed by the condensed schedule.
Additionally, a research paper published by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) discovered that including perks such as more planning time and healthcare benefits in teacher job adverts can attract applicants comparable to a 10% salary increase.
- Retention remains a significant issue, with over 1 in 10 teachers leaving within a year of qualifying.
- More than a quarter (27%) of teachers leave within three years.
- Recruitment to initial teacher training has consistently fallen short of government targets.
The EEF has published several reports on the impacts of various recruitment and retention strategies.
Author's summary: A 9-day fortnight boosts teacher wellbeing but has drawbacks.
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