Recruitment and Retention of Senior School Leaders in Wales

The supply of school leaders has been noted to face challenges, both nationally and in Wales, which have been exacerbated during the pandemic. This has led to fewer middle leaders aspiring to become senior leaders and headteachers, more teachers leaving the profession following the pandemic, and ultimately affected pupils’ experiences and outcomes.

This project aims to broaden the evidence base on the experiences of senior school leaders, and factors that impact recruitment and retention in those roles. This research will develop proposals for policy responses on these issues.