The Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders is a five-year longitudinal study of primary and secondary teachers and leaders in England that explores trends in the education sector over time. Thank you in advance for your involvement in this research.
On this website, you’ll find an overview of the research timings, answers to some frequently asked questions, the findings from the previous waves of the study and the privacy notice.
What it the survey about?
The survey covers a range of topics, from workloads and pupil behaviour to school culture, leadership and career reflections. The findings help DfE to better understand the views and opinions of teachers, and will help shape policies that better support teachers and leaders.
Who is conducting the study?
The study has been commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) and is being carried out by IFF Research and UCL’s Institute of Education.
How do I get in touch?
If you have a question about the survey that you can’t find the answer to here, or would like to get in touch for any other reason, you can contact IFF Research on workinglivesofteachersandleaders@iffresearch.com and/or DfE on workinglives.teachers-leaders@education.gov.uk.