We are all very aware that teacher retention is a significant issue, and even more so in Physics where low numbers entering the profession compound the problem.
Many young people are being denied the opportunity to be taught by a physics specialist because we do not have sufficient suitably experienced teachers entering the profession and too many teachers are leaving the profession. We recognise that the rate of teacher attrition in the first five years in the profession is worryingly high.
This study wants to examine the job satisfaction of physics teachers in their first five years of teaching, and also probe reasons if and why physics teachers are considering leaving teaching. We want to know why you became a teacher, what motivates you and demotivates you, as well as your thoughts about your own future in the profession.
The Institute of Physics is committed to understanding the challenges around the retention of physics teachers and this study, conducted with the University of Chester, will shed light on the key factors impacting job satisfaction and retention of physics teachers.
If you are a physics teacher in your first 5 years (post qualification) and teaching in England, we would hope that you would like to take part in this study by completing our survey. The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete and it can be found HERE.
The IOP would like to thank all eligible participants with a small gift for completion of the survey, either choose a £15 Amazon voucher or IOP will donate £15 to Education Support on your behalf .
The project is being managed by Ian Horsewell at the Institute of Physics (ian.horsewell@iop.org)
The lead researcher is Dr Mark Whalley at the University of Chester. (mark.whalley@chester.ac.uk )
Just one more thing....
If you are a former physics teacher (or know one), having left the profession in the last two years, you may be interested in another study: please click HERE for more information.
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