The latest Teacher Wellbeing Index 2021 from Education Support, revealed some truly shocking statistics about teacher wellbeing in the UK.
The survey of 3,000 staff found that in 2021:
- 77% experienced symptoms of poor mental health due to their work
- 72% are stressed (rising to 84% for senior leaders)
- 46% always go into work when unwell (rising to 54% for senior leaders)
- 42% think their organisation’s culture has a negative impact on their wellbeing
- 54% have considered leaving the sector in the past two years due to pressures on their mental health.