Empowering schools with insights into job satisfaction

Teacher Shortage in the Netherlands

Schools across the Netherlands have been missing full-time teachers since 2011. The shortfall kept declining every year and even intensified in 2022 when a deficit of 15.2% was felt across the Netherlands' major cities—Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht. While it initially emerged in these major cities, it has since spread nationwide, affecting all regions.

Retain, Retain, Retain

Fewer individuals are choosing teaching as a profession, resulting in a reduced influx of new educators. Many qualified teachers are leaving the profession due to factors such as workload, insufficient support, and inadequate compensation. This trend is exacerbated by perceptions of the profession's declining attractiveness. Notably, research indicates that approximately 62,000 qualified teachers are working in other sectors, a number that far exceeds the current shortage.

A Better Workplace for Educators

Klassewerkplek is dedicated to enhancing teacher retention and addressing the teacher shortage in the Netherlands by focusing on improving educators' job satisfaction. They conduct evidence-informed assessments to measure the work happiness of educational professionals. These assessments provide actionable insights for school leaders and HR professionals to implement strategies that boost job satisfaction. In addition, by analyzing factors contributing to teacher absenteeism, Klassewerkplek offers targeted recommendations to decrease absence rates, thereby ensuring a more stable teaching workforce. They also identify and acknowledge schools with high levels of teacher job satisfaction by awarding them the title of "Klassewerkplek." These recognized schools typically experience fewer vacancies, lower turnover, and reduced absenteeism, contributing to better educational quality.

Interactive Map

The map serves as a resource for educators seeking exemplary institutions and for schools aiming to improve their workplace culture by learning from recognized peers. By showcasing these institutions, Klassewerkplek promotes best practices in enhancing teacher well-being and addressing the teacher shortage in the Netherlands.