Research and analysis
Working lives of teachers and leaders: wave 3
Findings from the third wave of the working lives of teachers and leaders survey.
Applies to England
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IFF Research conducted the third wave of the working lives of teachers and leaders survey on behalf of the Department for Education in 2024.
The survey asked teachers and leaders in state schools in England questions about their experiences on topics including:
- flexible working
- workload
- wellbeing
- professional development
- career plans
- pupil behaviour
- leaving the profession
The research report, summary report and data tables explain the survey鈥檚 findings.
The technical report explains the methodology.
We have also published a wave 3 qualitative study of teacher workload.
Previous wave reports are available at:
Updates to this page
Published 28 November 2024
Last updated 26 June 2025
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Added the wave 3 research report, data tables and technical report.
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