The Global Teacher Recruitment Crisis: Looming Challenge or Opportunity for Innovation? (Part 1)

Join industry trailblazer and thought leader Mark Steed and me as we delve into one of the most pressing challenges facing international education today: the teacher recruitment crisis. The global teacher shortage is often likened to a "grey rhino", an imminent threat that has been looming for several years but is now poised to strike with devastating impact. Throughout this episode, we examine the current state of teacher recruitment crises across educational systems and schools worldwide. We analyse:- Why we’re facing a global teacher recruitment crisis- The implications of teacher shortages on our students' education- Existing efforts by governments and organisations to combat the crisis- International school leaders’ approaches to recruiting and retaining high-quality educators- Innovative practices and initiatives that could attract new talent to the teaching professionThis insightful conversation offers a unique insight into the global teacher recruitment crisis and ways we can turn this challenge into an opportunity for growth and improvement within international schools.About our guestMark Steed is the Director and Consultant at Steed Education, which specialises in educational consultancy support for Schools Groups, U.K. independent schools, and English-speaking international schools. Read more about Mark here.ResourcesKai’s article in School Management PlusSteedEducation websiteMark’s letter to The Times, 29 May 2023Russel Speirs podcast with Kai on School Management PlusCOBIS reports on teacher supply crisis"Black swans, gray rhinos, and silver linings" McKinsey & CompanyKaiPod NewsEnjoyed this episode? Keep the conversation going with KaiPod News — a fortnightly newsletter from Kai Vacher sharing fresh insights, stories, and strategies from education leaders around the world. Subscribe here.

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