Addressing ethnic disparities in teacher progression is everyone’s responsibility. Here, NFER’s Jack Worth and Principal Nabila Jiwa shine a spotlight on racial inequality in the teacher workforce.
Research over many years has consistently shown that teachers and leaders from ethnic minority backgrounds are under-represented in the teaching profession. Yet, ensuring there are equal opportunities for people to enter teaching, and progress within it, is vital for ensuring the profession is representative of society.
Diversity at every level of the school workforce is valuable for pupils, teachers and society, fostering social cohesion and ensuring pupils experience and thrive in an inclusive environment.
