From a selfish point of view, it pays dividends to have a happy workforce, and from an altruistic point of view, who wouldn’t want their staff to be happy? But why do some schools have high levels of teacher satisfaction, whereas others seem like dire places to work? This blog will share insights into what factors contribute to a happy workforce and how you can put the research into action.

When I reflect on my years as a teacher and school leader I definitely worked long hours. Workload is not a new problem. With me it was as much self-inflicted and a reflection of my own faults as part of a prevailing culture. I therefore apologise if pots and kettles come to mind as I write this. Brian Lightman offers his thoughts on the causes and solutions to the problem of teacher workload.