Uncategorized Why is the Turnover Rate High for School Teachers? Analyzing the Structure of “Boundless Duties,” “Club Activity Burden,” and “Diverse Parental Demands”
School teachers are the core personnel supporting Japan's education system, but in recent years, the high turnover rate due driven by long working hours and heavy mental pressure has become a serious social issue. The main factors are extended working hours that often exceed the karōshi (death by overwork) line, due to club activity instruction and huge amounts of administrative and miscellaneous tasks, as well as the mental exhaustion caused by diverse and increasing demands from parents and society. The high public nature of compulsory education creates a structure where the scope of duties is vast and tends to expand endlessly, eroding the teachers' mental and physical health.This article provides a detailed explanation of the factors leading to the high turnover rate in this profession, examining them from four perspectives: working conditions, compensation/benefits, workload, and career development.