This research by NFER, in partnership with Ambition Institute and Teach First, explores the representation and career progression opportunities in the teaching profession in England among people from different ethnic minority backgrounds.
It finds evidence of under-representation of people from ethnic minority backgrounds that is most pronounced at senior leadership and headship levels, but largely driven by disparities in the early career stages, particularly initial teacher training (ITT). This provides important insights for action to establish a more equitable profession in future.
