It’s not a secret that teaching and leading in schools is stressful and time-consuming, and that it is leading to an unsustainable attrition rate. Annual datasets show precisely how many teachers and school leaders are not only leaving the profession, but leaving early. I work with teachers and school leaders up and down the country and they habitually say “this isn’t a job I can do until I’m 60” . Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in