Published On: February 26th, 2012|

The Daily Telegraph – Graeme Paton

“Figures show almost 9,000 state school teachers in England quit before the statutory retirement age last year – the highest number since the late 90s. In total, more than 300,000 qualified teachers aged under 60 are now failing to work in the classroom, despite fears that rising birthrates will soon lead to a surge in the pupil population. “(more)