Why Male Teachers and Early Years Practitioners matter?

Parents, headteachers and nursery managers are increasingly calling for more male teachers and early years practitioners. Most of these calls are based upon the fact that childcare and teaching professions have become even more feminised.

Society recognises that this has negative effects on the education of children and young people. In particular, recent surveys indicate that 98% of parents would be happy to have men caring for and educating their children in education settings, compared to just 55% in 2005.

What can Men offer to the Childcare and Education sector?

Children and young people need both male and female role models, particularly those growing up without a father figure. Men in childcare and education can encourage different approaches to learning and play and provide a sustainable balance for children. They can challenge gender stereotypes and change the feminine perceptions of the childcare and education sector. Most importantly, men working in early years and school settings are paving the way for future male generations to opt for similar careers.

The Positive Impact of Men on SEN Male Children and Students

According to recent findings from the School Census, special educational needs remain more prevalent in boys than girls. 4.4% of boys and 1.7% of girls had an EHC plan, both small year-on-year increases. Similarly, boys were almost twice as likely to be on SEN support - 15% compared to 8% of girls.

Research shows that hiring more men in educational settings plays a huge role for male children and students with special educational needs. For instance, an under 5-year-old boy with autism might feel more comfortable with a man engaging in his intimate care routine.

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Belonging in the classroom means ensuring that all students feel welcomed, comfortable, and part of the school family. In order to learn, students need to feel safe, cared for, and emotionally connected to their teachers and each other.

OFSTED recognise that Diversity and Inclusion in educational settings encourage children and young people to be more open-minded, empathetic and reach their full potential.

When you hire more male teachers in your nursery or school, you are creating a safe place for pupils to explore new ideas and be self-expressive in a variety of ways. Moreover, it is a fantastic way to promote British Values and tackle gender stereotypes in the workplace.

Once you have advertised 3 jobs with us, we will send you a certificate that you can showcase to OFSTED as part of your Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

Tackling Gender Stereotypes

Male and female early years practitioners and teachers make a positive impact on children's gender knowledge. The presence of male staff can be significant for some children, allowing them to observe and socialise with non-violent, friendly men who build positive relationships with women. However, the limited employment of male educators further prolongs the view that childcare and teaching are jobs better suited to women. By working in roles that are typically viewed as appropriate only for women, men can help to break down the barriers and differences that foster gender inequalities.

Building Positive Relationships

The presence of both male and female educators in the classroom allows children and students to learn from teachers they recognise as similar to themselves. This promotes feelings of school belonging, which reduce undisciplined and other challenging behaviours. Moreover, interacting with male practitioners and teachers allows female children to understand how to interact with adults who are different to themselves.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Having a diverse workforce of teachers and early years practitioners enhances decision-making processes and drives positive outcomes. People from different genders and backgrounds might see the same problem with different perspectives, leading to innovative solutions. Diversity in the workplace has also been proven to improve productivity and job satisfaction.

Improve Staff Team Building and Retention

By putting an emphasis on having an inclusive culture, you can boost morale and increase opportunities for employees, which will, in turn, lead to higher employee retention rates and save your organisation time and money in the long run.

Moreover, research shows that staff members working in gender-diverse teams are more likely to get on well with each other than those who do not.

Reduce Staff Turnover

New LinkedIn data shows that female workers who graduated between 2006 and 2010 have about 2.85 jobs each in the five years after college. Based on data pulled from 3 million member profiles, LinkedIn found that the rate of job-hopping in the five years after college has nearly doubled over the last 20 years. In particular, women have job hopped more than men and the gap is widening.

Therefore, promoting a more gender-diverse workforce can help your organisation reduce its staff turnover.

Save Money and Time on Recruitment

Finding the right talent for your setting does not have to be expensive! Recruitment agencies can be very costly, with standard recruitment costs ranging between 15% and 20% of a candidate's first annual salary, but this can go as high as 30% for hard to fill positions.

Posting a job with us is a cheaper and quicker alternative to traditional ways of recruiting and advertising new roles.

Advertise your Job Listings to Thousands of Candidates

Thanks to our multiple partnerships with universities, colleges and training providers, our website is visited by thousands of male teachers and early years practitioners who are actively looking for their new career opportunity. By posting a job with us, you can stay reassured that your ad will be seen by a high volume of people across the UK.

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