Research and analysis

International teacher recruitment

Research about international teacher recruitment in state-funded secondary schools in England.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 5 June 2025

Applies to England

Documents

International teacher recruitment: research report

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-653-1, RR1520

PDF, 1.04 MB, 188 pages

International teacher recruitment: survey data tables

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 883 KB

Details

This research aims to understand international teacher recruitment in England. It examines:

• motivations and experiences of international teachers and teacher trainees
• practices and perceptions of schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) when recruiting international teachers
• the role of initial teacher training (ITT) providers and recruitment agencies in supporting international trainee and teacher recruitment
• barriers and enablers to international recruitment
• the influence of different policies, such as the international relocation payment (IRP)

The report includes findings from:

• surveys with international teachers and trainees
• interviews with international teachers and trainees teaching or training in England
• interviews with school and MAT leaders, recruitment agencies and ITT providers

Published 5 June 2025