Research and analysis
Working lives of teachers and leaders: wave 4
Findings from the fourth wave of the working lives of teachers and leaders survey.
Applies to England
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IFF Research conducted the fourth wave of the working lives of teachers and leaders survey, on behalf of the Department for Education, in 2025.
The survey asked teachers and leaders in state schools in England about their experiences, on topics including:
- workload
- wellbeing
- flexible working arrangements
- pay
- professional development
- pupil behaviour
- career reflections and plans
The research report, summary report and data tables explain the survey’s findings.
The technical report explains the methodology.
Reports and technical information from the previous waves are available:
Updates to this page
Published 27 November 2025
Last updated 30 April 2026
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Added wave 4 research report, technical report and data tables.
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