GTC calls for incentives for teachers in challenging schools
Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00

The National Audit Office report on improving poorly performing schools in England  published on 11 Jan 2006. (11 Jan 2006)

In response, GTC Chief Executive Carol Adams says:

"Outstanding head teachers and teachers are the key to transforming poorly performing schools. To attract and keep the best teachers in challenging schools, we need sustained investment in pupils and a package of incentives for teachers.

"These pupils deserve - above all else - talented teachers who stay and who are motivated to become heads."

She adds that a package of incentives for teachers could include:

• a career programme of training and development for teachers
• salary incentives
• professional recognition of experience and expertise in working in challenging schools.