The HFL Education Business Services Podcast - the recruitment and retention crisis - Part 1

Recruitment and retention are some of the biggest challenges facing schools, with staff shortages, rising absence and increasing workload placing significant pressure on leaders. But are schools asking the right questions, and what can leaders do differently to build a sustainable workforce for the future? In this episode, Catherine Loake is joined by Alex Tomkins, Headteacher of Greenside School, to explore how schools can move beyond simply filling vacancies and develop a long-term people strategy that supports recruitment, retention and staff wellbeing. Drawing on his experience at Greenside Alex shares practical examples of how investing in coaching, flexible working and values-led recruitment has helped strengthen culture and reduce burnout. Host: Catherine Loake (Director of Business Services, HFL Education) Guest: Alex Tomkins (Headteacher, Greenside) Created by: Rachel Lodge, Paul Hayward, Biljana Miljkovic Questions? Email [email protected]