Women & the education pay gap

Women make up three quarters of the education workforce, but paying them equally, retaining them and getting them into senior roles is still an issue according latest research from Randstad Education.

The difference in pay progression between genders can be attributed to a number of facts, including career gaps for maternity leave and teachers more likely to stay in a specific role and location for a longer time. Yet, according to our survey, a quarter of women in education feel not enough is being done to improve their situation with regarding to pay and progression, unlike half the male teaching population who feel there is.

Educational establishments need to make their pay structures far more transparent - it will lead to female teachers being able to more confidently ask for a raise. Due to recent reforms regarding teachers’ pay, there is more flexibility than ever around schools being able to attract and retain staff through more attractive salaries. So there is opportunity for women to take control of their careers and actively ask for pay reviews and seek leadership positions.

For more insight and a look into what over 480 education professionals feel about the topic, download the full report.