Jack Worth
@jackworth.bsky.social
Education economist at NFER researching recruitment and retention in the education workforce
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✍️ | In a new blog, @jackworth.bsky.social uses insights from our redeveloped teacher supply forecast and simulation model to look at what the implications of different STRB recommendations might be for teacher recruitment and retention trends.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:25 PM
✍️ | In a new blog, @jackworth.bsky.social uses insights from our redeveloped teacher supply forecast and simulation model to look at what the implications of different STRB recommendations might be for teacher recruitment and retention trends.
Read more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/blogs/what-s...
Read more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/blogs/what-s...
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With the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) currently developing its recommendations for teachers’ pay for the next two years, our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has written a new blog post looking at what he thinks should happen from 2026.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/3KMbSWU
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/3KMbSWU
December 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
With the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) currently developing its recommendations for teachers’ pay for the next two years, our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has written a new blog post looking at what he thinks should happen from 2026.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/3KMbSWU
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/3KMbSWU
Today's ITT Census data is positive, showing a sizeable increase in trainee numbers vs last year, alongside lower targets due to other supply improvements like retention. But there's still more to do as secondary recruitment is still below target at 88 per cent
December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today's ITT Census data is positive, showing a sizeable increase in trainee numbers vs last year, alongside lower targets due to other supply improvements like retention. But there's still more to do as secondary recruitment is still below target at 88 per cent
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🗣️ "Improved recruitment to postgraduate teacher training in England is welcome after years of severe under-recruitment."
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has given his reaction to the latest DfE initial teacher training census data. 👇
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has given his reaction to the latest DfE initial teacher training census data. 👇
December 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🗣️ "Improved recruitment to postgraduate teacher training in England is welcome after years of severe under-recruitment."
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has given his reaction to the latest DfE initial teacher training census data. 👇
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has given his reaction to the latest DfE initial teacher training census data. 👇
First 2025/26 cycle ITT data out today. Too early to tell much and it's quite contradictory!
- Applications up, but offers and acceptances flat or down
- Acceptances especially down for secondary and in bursary-cut subjects
Will be interesting to see if extra apps translate into offers later on
- Applications up, but offers and acceptances flat or down
- Acceptances especially down for secondary and in bursary-cut subjects
Will be interesting to see if extra apps translate into offers later on
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
First 2025/26 cycle ITT data out today. Too early to tell much and it's quite contradictory!
- Applications up, but offers and acceptances flat or down
- Acceptances especially down for secondary and in bursary-cut subjects
Will be interesting to see if extra apps translate into offers later on
- Applications up, but offers and acceptances flat or down
- Acceptances especially down for secondary and in bursary-cut subjects
Will be interesting to see if extra apps translate into offers later on
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NEW EPISODE
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
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This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
What's going on with recruitment and retention? With Jack Worth
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October 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
NEW EPISODE
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
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In a brand new feature length blog post, our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, discusses new analysis, commissioned by the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social, highlighting how the under-supply of specialist teachers is affecting secondary schools.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4m8dSWt
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4m8dSWt
July 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In a brand new feature length blog post, our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, discusses new analysis, commissioned by the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social, highlighting how the under-supply of specialist teachers is affecting secondary schools.
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4m8dSWt
Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4m8dSWt
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Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has has given his reaction to the House of Commons Public Committee report on teacher numbers in secondary and further education, published today.
Read the full quote 👉 bit.ly/3TuIHIB
Read the full quote 👉 bit.ly/3TuIHIB
July 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Our Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, has has given his reaction to the House of Commons Public Committee report on teacher numbers in secondary and further education, published today.
Read the full quote 👉 bit.ly/3TuIHIB
Read the full quote 👉 bit.ly/3TuIHIB
Sat down with Tom and James earlier this week to discuss 6,500 teachers. Do have a listen! 👇
🚨NEW PODCAST🚨
How and when are we going to get 6,500 new teachers?
@jackworth.bsky.social and @jzuccollo.bsky.social joined me to discuss why Labour's flagship education policy is proving hard to define and deliver in practice, and what should happen next.
Listen here: insideyoured.com
How and when are we going to get 6,500 new teachers?
@jackworth.bsky.social and @jzuccollo.bsky.social joined me to discuss why Labour's flagship education policy is proving hard to define and deliver in practice, and what should happen next.
Listen here: insideyoured.com
July 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Sat down with Tom and James earlier this week to discuss 6,500 teachers. Do have a listen! 👇
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Retention payments for early career teachers may help, but the evidence is mixed.
This is the conclusion of our new analysis funded by
@nuffieldfoundation.org
Read @jackworth.bsky.social's blog on the new findings 👇
bit.ly/4liHKQ5
This is the conclusion of our new analysis funded by
@nuffieldfoundation.org
Read @jackworth.bsky.social's blog on the new findings 👇
bit.ly/4liHKQ5
Do retention payments for early career teachers work?
Jack Worth discusses new analysis of the impact early career retention payments (ECRPs) on teacher retention.
bit.ly
June 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Retention payments for early career teachers may help, but the evidence is mixed.
This is the conclusion of our new analysis funded by
@nuffieldfoundation.org
Read @jackworth.bsky.social's blog on the new findings 👇
bit.ly/4liHKQ5
This is the conclusion of our new analysis funded by
@nuffieldfoundation.org
Read @jackworth.bsky.social's blog on the new findings 👇
bit.ly/4liHKQ5
Do extra payments to in-service teachers in shortage subjects improve retention?
We thought our analysis might back up the fairly strong 'yes' from UK literature so far, but our findings were not as conclusive. In this blog I assess the findings and what they might mean for policy:
bit.ly/4liHKQ5
We thought our analysis might back up the fairly strong 'yes' from UK literature so far, but our findings were not as conclusive. In this blog I assess the findings and what they might mean for policy:
bit.ly/4liHKQ5
Do retention payments for early career teachers work?
Jack Worth discusses new analysis of the impact early career retention payments (ECRPs) on teacher retention.
bit.ly
June 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Do extra payments to in-service teachers in shortage subjects improve retention?
We thought our analysis might back up the fairly strong 'yes' from UK literature so far, but our findings were not as conclusive. In this blog I assess the findings and what they might mean for policy:
bit.ly/4liHKQ5
We thought our analysis might back up the fairly strong 'yes' from UK literature so far, but our findings were not as conclusive. In this blog I assess the findings and what they might mean for policy:
bit.ly/4liHKQ5
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Yesterday, our School Workforce Lead and co-author of the research, @jackworth.bsky.social, spoke to LBC News's Vanessa Baffoe about the findings.
[2/2] 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcO6...
[2/2] 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcO6...
LBC News - 9 June 2025
YouTube video by NFER
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June 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Yesterday, our School Workforce Lead and co-author of the research, @jackworth.bsky.social, spoke to LBC News's Vanessa Baffoe about the findings.
[2/2] 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcO6...
[2/2] 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcO6...
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🔬 'Teaching does not reflect diversity in the working-age or school-age populations - but the diversity of training applicants is high'
Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...
Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...
Why we must improve teaching’s ethnic diversity – and how
Our new research shows more inclusive recruitment and retention is vital to solving the workforce crisis
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🔬 'Teaching does not reflect diversity in the working-age or school-age populations - but the diversity of training applicants is high'
Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...
Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...
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🗣️ Our School Workforce Lead @jackworth.bsky.social has given his reaction to the announcement of a 4% pay rise for teachers and leaders for the 2025/26 academic year, as well as additional funding for schools and colleges.
Read the full quote 👉 bit.ly/4jcuomo
Read the full quote 👉 bit.ly/4jcuomo
May 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🗣️ Our School Workforce Lead @jackworth.bsky.social has given his reaction to the announcement of a 4% pay rise for teachers and leaders for the 2025/26 academic year, as well as additional funding for schools and colleges.
Read the full quote 👉 bit.ly/4jcuomo
Read the full quote 👉 bit.ly/4jcuomo
DfE published some hefty changes to the ITT recruitment targets this morning
- down overall and across phases by around 20%
- some subjects like physics/ MFL down by more than a third
- down overall and across phases by around 20%
- some subjects like physics/ MFL down by more than a third
April 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
DfE published some hefty changes to the ITT recruitment targets this morning
- down overall and across phases by around 20%
- some subjects like physics/ MFL down by more than a third
- down overall and across phases by around 20%
- some subjects like physics/ MFL down by more than a third
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There are some real positive signs in the latest ITT recruitment data of improvement vs last year, especially in secondary. I will hold off updating the forecast until tomorrow, when targets are published.
But it's interesting to see where the growth is and isn't coming from...🧵
But it's interesting to see where the growth is and isn't coming from...🧵
April 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
There are some real positive signs in the latest ITT recruitment data of improvement vs last year, especially in secondary. I will hold off updating the forecast until tomorrow, when targets are published.
But it's interesting to see where the growth is and isn't coming from...🧵
But it's interesting to see where the growth is and isn't coming from...🧵
There are some real positive signs in the latest ITT recruitment data of improvement vs last year, especially in secondary. I will hold off updating the forecast until tomorrow, when targets are published.
But it's interesting to see where the growth is and isn't coming from...🧵
But it's interesting to see where the growth is and isn't coming from...🧵
April 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
There are some real positive signs in the latest ITT recruitment data of improvement vs last year, especially in secondary. I will hold off updating the forecast until tomorrow, when targets are published.
But it's interesting to see where the growth is and isn't coming from...🧵
But it's interesting to see where the growth is and isn't coming from...🧵
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The DfE's pay recommendation of 2.8% staying the same after an increase in the OBR's forecast for average annual earnings growth is "unimaginable", the NFER has said www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Spring Statement: Teacher pay rise should top 3.7%, says NFER
NFER’s Jack Worth said the DfE’s pay rise recommendation of 2.8% is now “unimaginable” in the light of new forecasts on average earnings growth
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March 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The DfE's pay recommendation of 2.8% staying the same after an increase in the OBR's forecast for average annual earnings growth is "unimaginable", the NFER has said www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Buried in OBR's Economic and Fiscal Outlook Annex A Table A.3 (🤓) is an important number for teachers...
OBR now forecasts that average wage growth in FY 25/26 will be 3.7%, up from 3.0% in October. This puts additional upward pressure on DfE's part-funded 2.8% teacher pay proposal for AY 25/26
OBR now forecasts that average wage growth in FY 25/26 will be 3.7%, up from 3.0% in October. This puts additional upward pressure on DfE's part-funded 2.8% teacher pay proposal for AY 25/26
March 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Buried in OBR's Economic and Fiscal Outlook Annex A Table A.3 (🤓) is an important number for teachers...
OBR now forecasts that average wage growth in FY 25/26 will be 3.7%, up from 3.0% in October. This puts additional upward pressure on DfE's part-funded 2.8% teacher pay proposal for AY 25/26
OBR now forecasts that average wage growth in FY 25/26 will be 3.7%, up from 3.0% in October. This puts additional upward pressure on DfE's part-funded 2.8% teacher pay proposal for AY 25/26
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According to the OBR, average earnings will rise by 3.7% next year.
@jackworth.bsky.social: 'In light of this, it seems unimaginable that the DfE's teacher pay proposal of 2.8 per cent for the next academic year could remain unchanged'
schoolsweek.co.uk/union-anger-...
@jackworth.bsky.social: 'In light of this, it seems unimaginable that the DfE's teacher pay proposal of 2.8 per cent for the next academic year could remain unchanged'
schoolsweek.co.uk/union-anger-...
Union anger as spring statement snubs schools
Reeves mentioned crumbling school rooves, but they won't get more capital cash next year
schoolsweek.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
According to the OBR, average earnings will rise by 3.7% next year.
@jackworth.bsky.social: 'In light of this, it seems unimaginable that the DfE's teacher pay proposal of 2.8 per cent for the next academic year could remain unchanged'
schoolsweek.co.uk/union-anger-...
@jackworth.bsky.social: 'In light of this, it seems unimaginable that the DfE's teacher pay proposal of 2.8 per cent for the next academic year could remain unchanged'
schoolsweek.co.uk/union-anger-...
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Our School Workforce Lead @jackworth.bsky.social has given his reaction to the government's #SpringStatement 👇
You can read the full quote at bit.ly/4kZMmL7
You can read the full quote at bit.ly/4kZMmL7
March 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Our School Workforce Lead @jackworth.bsky.social has given his reaction to the government's #SpringStatement 👇
You can read the full quote at bit.ly/4kZMmL7
You can read the full quote at bit.ly/4kZMmL7
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Latest ITT statistics are somewhat positive, with most secondary subjects - especially shortage ones - recruiting better than last year. Primary down a smidge, English down due to bursary cut
But majority still likely to be below target (this is last year's targets: new actuals out next month)
But majority still likely to be below target (this is last year's targets: new actuals out next month)
March 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Latest ITT statistics are somewhat positive, with most secondary subjects - especially shortage ones - recruiting better than last year. Primary down a smidge, English down due to bursary cut
But majority still likely to be below target (this is last year's targets: new actuals out next month)
But majority still likely to be below target (this is last year's targets: new actuals out next month)
Latest ITT statistics are somewhat positive, with most secondary subjects - especially shortage ones - recruiting better than last year. Primary down a smidge, English down due to bursary cut
But majority still likely to be below target (this is last year's targets: new actuals out next month)
But majority still likely to be below target (this is last year's targets: new actuals out next month)
March 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Latest ITT statistics are somewhat positive, with most secondary subjects - especially shortage ones - recruiting better than last year. Primary down a smidge, English down due to bursary cut
But majority still likely to be below target (this is last year's targets: new actuals out next month)
But majority still likely to be below target (this is last year's targets: new actuals out next month)
Reposted by Jack Worth
If you missed the launch webinar for the Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025, you can now watch it back in-full on our website. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/events/teach...
www.nfer.ac.uk/events/teach...
Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025 Launch Webinar
On March 13, we will be publishing our latest Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report, and to conincide with the publication, we will be running a launch webinar highlighting the key findings.
www.nfer.ac.uk
March 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
If you missed the launch webinar for the Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025, you can now watch it back in-full on our website. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/events/teach...
www.nfer.ac.uk/events/teach...
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The Government will need a joined-up policy approach to have a hope of delivering 6,500 more teachers. ✍️
@jackworth.bsky.social blogs on the findings from our latest Teacher Labour Market in England Annual report. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/blogs/govern... #TLM2025
@jackworth.bsky.social blogs on the findings from our latest Teacher Labour Market in England Annual report. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/blogs/govern... #TLM2025
Government will need a joined-up policy approach to have a hope of delivering 6,500 more teachers
NFER School Workforce Lead Jack Worth has blogged about the findings from the latest Teacher Labour Market in England 2025 report.
www.nfer.ac.uk
March 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Government will need a joined-up policy approach to have a hope of delivering 6,500 more teachers. ✍️
@jackworth.bsky.social blogs on the findings from our latest Teacher Labour Market in England Annual report. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/blogs/govern... #TLM2025
@jackworth.bsky.social blogs on the findings from our latest Teacher Labour Market in England Annual report. 👇
www.nfer.ac.uk/blogs/govern... #TLM2025