Teachers’ working conditions, wellbeing and retention: an exploratory analysis to identify the key factors associated with teachers’ intention to leave
The research paper investigates the psychosocial work environment of Australian teachers to understand why many consider leaving the profession. Using data from 744 teachers in government schools, the study applies statistical analyses to identify 14 key variables linked to teachers’ intentions to leave. Findings reveal that factors such as emotional demands, work-family conflict, violence, stress, and depressive symptoms increase the likelihood of departure, while job satisfaction, commitment, and meaningful work reduce it. Career stage also plays a role, with mid- and late-career teachers more likely to consider leaving than early-career ones.
- Publisher
- The Australian Educational Researcher
- Country
- Australia
- Year of publication
- 2025
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Topics
- Mental health Violence and harassment Working conditions Workload
- Available in
- English
- Categories of staff
- Teachers
- Resource type
- Downloadable file