PeopleBench

The 2025 State of the Sector survey is now open and we’re inviting you to add your voice to help shape the future of education workforce!

Now in its sixth year, the State of the Sector survey is Australia and New Zealand’s most comprehensive benchmarking study for school workforces.

This resource has become an essential point of reference for school leadership teams—offering actionable insights, data on emerging trends, and real-world examples that inform your approach to staff recruitment, retention, culture, and capability development.

The education sector is great at collecting and storing HR data. Turning it into insights that can have real impact is the key. By participating, you enable us to generate sector-wide insights that we love to share (free!) so that everyone in school leadership can make better school workforce decisions, improve the experience of working in schools, and maximise our positive collective impact on student outcomes everywhere!

Take the survey now, link in bio 👆

🚀 Unveiling the 2025 State of the Independent School Workforce.

Drawing on nearly 3,000 survey responses from 88 schools, this report addresses historical sector data gaps, giving principals and leaders a detailed understanding of the in independent schools.

Key insights from the report:
🌟  Distinct strengths
🔍  Visibility and voice
📊 Strategic focus

This report highlights the growing need for a cyclical, evidence-informed approach to continuous workforce improvement. By consistently gathering data, planning strategically, implementing well-disciplined changes, and evaluating impact, school leaders can respond to evolving workforce needs and sustain healthy, high-performing teams.

Link in bio to access the report 🔗