What if… we wanted to transform teaching as a career choice?

We've accepted that teaching may no longer be a lifelong vocation, and even made a virtue of that. We're in the midst of trying to reduce teacher workloads, and there's been talk of using technology to work around teacher shortages. But this is defeatist and piecemeal. Is it time for a more radical rethink of what the teacher's role and remit should be in order to make the most of this vital profession? How can we combat the continuous challenge surrounding teacher retention? Let's explore how technology and best practice from other professions can be used to transform teaching. Speakers • Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers • Jonathan Simons, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Varkey Foundation • Lucy Crehan, International Education Consultant at the Education Development Trust; • Martin Mills, incoming Director of the Centre for Research on Teachers & Teaching • Chair: Professor Becky Francis, Director of the IOE