International Teacher Recruitment. Research Report
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| Title: | International Teacher Recruitment. Research Report |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | John Higton, Yasmin White, Rebecca Nicoletti, Malina Cojocaru, Sophie Harvey-Rich, Kirsty Duncan, Department for Education (DfE) (United Kingdom) |
| Source: | UK Department for Education. 2025. |
| Availability: | UK Department for Education. Castle View House East Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2GJ, UK. Tel: +44-37-0000-2288; Fax: +44-19-2873-8248; Web site: http://www.education.gov.uk |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 188 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Teacher Supply and Demand, Teacher Shortage, Educational Policy, Educational Change, Teacher Motivation, Teaching Experience, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Attitudes |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| ISBN: | 978-1-83870-653-1 |
| Abstract: | In England, international teacher recruitment has historically helped cover teacher supply shortfalls, particularly within a number of shortage subjects. Recently, the Department for Education (DfE) introduced policies from the 2023/24 academic year which aimed to support and encourage international teachers and trainees to relocate to England. To understand the influence of these policies, as well as the barriers and enablers to international teacher recruitment, DfE commissioned IFF Research to conduct a mixedmethods research study. DfE ran a survey with overseas trained teachers who had gained qualified teacher status (QTS) in England, and international trainees who had successfully applied to train to teach in England. In-depth interviews with 38 leaders, 30 teachers, 30 trainees, 10 recruitment agencies, and 15 Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers were also conducted. These interviews covered a range of topics including experiences of recruiting international teachers, experiences of teaching and training in England, the influence of DfE policies, as well as views surrounding available support. Leaders noted they had experienced significant challenges with recruiting teachers in recent years. In response to this shortage, leaders were more likely to consider hiring an international teacher. During interviews, leaders expressed a preference for UK-based or UK-trained teachers, because international teacher recruitment was viewed as more challenging. In cases where international teacher recruitment was considered, this was often due to the lack of available and good quality UK-based teachers. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | ED676770 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In England, international teacher recruitment has historically helped cover teacher supply shortfalls, particularly within a number of shortage subjects. Recently, the Department for Education (DfE) introduced policies from the 2023/24 academic year which aimed to support and encourage international teachers and trainees to relocate to England. To understand the influence of these policies, as well as the barriers and enablers to international teacher recruitment, DfE commissioned IFF Research to conduct a mixedmethods research study. DfE ran a survey with overseas trained teachers who had gained qualified teacher status (QTS) in England, and international trainees who had successfully applied to train to teach in England. In-depth interviews with 38 leaders, 30 teachers, 30 trainees, 10 recruitment agencies, and 15 Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers were also conducted. These interviews covered a range of topics including experiences of recruiting international teachers, experiences of teaching and training in England, the influence of DfE policies, as well as views surrounding available support. Leaders noted they had experienced significant challenges with recruiting teachers in recent years. In response to this shortage, leaders were more likely to consider hiring an international teacher. During interviews, leaders expressed a preference for UK-based or UK-trained teachers, because international teacher recruitment was viewed as more challenging. In cases where international teacher recruitment was considered, this was often due to the lack of available and good quality UK-based teachers. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83870-653-1 |
