More and more education staff choose to work part-time
Employees in the education sector are choosing a lighter workload, particularly as they reach the end of their career, according to figures from Flanders’ education minister
Options open
Last year, 27.3% of Flemish teachers worked part-time, compared to 24% in 2013. The figures are higher for staff members aged 50 or older: an increase from 29.7% in 2013 to 34.1% in 2015.
“It’s clear that many employees in education choose a more limited workload in the last part of their career,” said De Meyer, an education expert in the CD&V party. “It’s important to keep this option open for education staff.”
De Meyer also expects a large number of staff members to take a regular career break in September, as it is the last time the measure will be offered – a complete break or working only part-time with financial support from the government. Specific career breaks – for parental leave, to provide palliative care or to give medical assistance – will continue to be supported by the government.
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Educational system
million school-going children in 2013
million euros Flemish education budget for new school infrastructures in 2013
percent of boys leaving secondary school without a diploma
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