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National Institute of Teaching explores how to recruit and retain more teachers from global majority in new review
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Published
22 Jul 2026

Supported by Mission 44, a new review ‘Recruiting, Supporting and Retaining New Teachers from the Global Majority’, by the National Institute of Teaching, Mindful Equity UK, and Now Teach provides an accessible overview for all those involved in the recruitment and development of teachers.

The literature review of UK and international research highlights that the underrepresentation of global majority teachers is not simply a question of individual aspiration. Instead, the evidence points to systems that are too often not designed with all aspiring teachers in mind.

When barriers are identified, the expectation can fall on people from the global majority to adapt, persist and be resilient, rather than interrogating the system-level change needed to make teaching more inclusive and equitable.

The report is intended as a practical resource for those seeking to take action. It can be used to support the review of recruitment processes, strengthen mentoring and induction, reflect on school culture, and identify where wider policy and system change may be needed.

This review adds to the growing evidence that a more diverse teaching workforce is essential to an inclusive and equitable education system. We already know many of the barriers preventing global majority teachers from entering and staying in the profession – the priority now is turning evidence into action. This report sets out the practical changes needed to build a teaching workforce in which all teachers can thrive, belong and progress.

Cara Cinnamon
Chief Impact Officer, Mission 44

The publication is part of a multi-year collaborative project supported by Mission 44 between the National Institute of Teaching, Mindful Equity UK, and Now Teach.

It is part of Mission 44’s Diversity in Education Fund, through which we are working to improve representation across the school workforce and ensure that more young people experience an education system where they feel supported to thrive.

Read the findings of Dr Rob Nash, Head of Psychological Research at the National Institute of Teaching here.