Education is an incredibly rewarding sector to work in, and yet it isn’t without its struggles and engagement barriers. Many academies, schools and colleges struggle with engagement due to workload pressures, administrative burdens and limited career progression opportunities.
Employee listening can identify the biggest engagement blockers and provide data-driven insights to create a more engaged and committed workforce.
The education sector is constantly on the lookout for dedicated, qualified teachers. But recruitment is only half of the story. Once you have them, you need to retain them.
High turnover disrupts the continuity of education and places additional strain on the remaining staff. Staff surveys for colleges and schools can identify underlying causes of turnover and implement strategies to retain talent.


Teachers and others in the education sector often face challenges such as irregular hours, understaffing, limited training opportunities and pressures to meet performance targets, all too often resulting in burnout or low levels or morale.
Through targeted wellbeing surveys, institutions can pinpoint stressors and put action plans in place to support wellbeing in a meaningful, considered way.
It’s no secret that schools, colleges and other education institutions are experiencing significant staffing shortages. There are now estimated to be more than 6,000 job vacancies in England’s colleges; the highest in over two decades.
This shortage intensifies competition for qualified professionals. School and college staff surveys can help to identify factors that attract and retain talent, allowing education institutions to stand out and attract the best.


Modern educators are looking for flexibility and a supportive work environment. However, challenges such as inconsistent teaching quality and limited professional development opportunities persist in the sector.
By gathering feedback on staff expectations and needs, education institutions can begin to adapt policies to align with contemporary workforce desires, ultimately boosting staff motivation and performance.
We partner with Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) to deliver consistent, trust-wide staff surveys with local flexibility. Central teams get clear comparisons across academies, while each school sees its own detailed results. Our streamlined approach saves time and cost, and we support action planning at both trust and school level to ensure feedback drives meaningful change everywhere.

At People Insight, our platform is designed to provide actionable insights, giving schools and colleges the power to make data-driven decisions that improve the employee experience.
By partnering with us, your institution can proactively address challenges, create a positive work culture and, ultimately, improve educational outcomes.
We’re powered by people. Real HR experts who are with you every step of the way. From planning your survey to making sense of the results, we make the employee listening process simple and stress-free.
But we’re about more than just data. We help you turn feedback into real change, so you can create a better experience for your employees. With our experience and hands-on support, you’ll have the guidance you need to make a real impact.


Whether you’re looking to carry out employee engagement surveys, D&I surveys or boost wellbeing within your organisation, we can help you bring meaningful surveys to life.

Our 360 feedback tool marries the best in generative AI with expert consulting and project management, leaving you with personal development plans to boost growth.

Unlike other providers, we go beyond the data. Our consultants are HR experts with the skills and knowledge to guide you on your employee listening journey.