Many schools in England are struggling to recruit head teachers, amid increasingly negative attitudes to the job, a report warns. It is crucial to counter negative views of headship, the Future Leaders Trust report says. More than a quarter (28%) of existing heads are planning to leave within five years, while younger heads are unwilling to take on the role, it adds. The government said it was taking steps to address the problem. The report draws on research conducted jointly with the Times … [Read more...]