Educator's Corner Ep 6: The Global Teacher Recruitment Crisis (part 1) - Looming Challenge or Opportunity for Innovation?

‘The quality of our children's education depends on how much we value teachers.’ Adam Grant.

Join industry trailblazer and thought leader Mark Steed and me as we delve into one of the most pressing challenges facing international education today – the global teacher shortage. 

This crisis is often likened to a "grey rhino", an imminent threat that has been looming for several years but is now poised to strike with devastating impact. We explore the implications of this issue on the quality of our students' education, echoing the words of renowned author Adam Grant who states, "the quality of our children's education depends on how much we value teachers."

Throughout this episode, we examine the current state of teacher recruitment crises across educational systems and schools worldwide. We analyse existing responses from these institutions and consider potential strategies that could be implemented to address this challenge head-on. Our discussion aims to provide listeners with valuable insights and practical solutions to help them navigate through this complex landscape.

Key topics covered include:

• An overview of the global teacher shortage and its causes
• Existing efforts by governments and organisations to combat the crisis
• Perspectives from international school leaders on their approaches to recruiting and retaining high-quality educators
• Innovative practices and initiatives aimed at attracting new talent to the teaching profession

We invite you to join us for this insightful conversation where we tackle the critical topic of the global teacher recruitment crisis and explore ways to turn this challenge into an opportunity for growth and improvement within international schools.

 

Links:

• Kai’s article in School Management Plus
• SteedEducation website
• Mark’s letter to The Times, 29 May 2023
• Russel Speirs podcast with Kai on School Management Plus
• COBIS reports on teacher supply crisis
• "Black swans, gray rhinos, and silver linings" McKinsey & Company