Staff turnover (personalomsttning) indicates what proportion of a workplace's staff is replaced during a given period, usually one year. In the school context, this primarily concerns teachers and other educational staff.
Why does it matter?
High staff turnover has a negative impact on student learning. Continuity in the teaching team provides more stable relationships, better knowledge of students, and the ability to follow pedagogical processes over time. Research shows that students in schools with low staff turnover perform better.
What affects staff turnover?
- Working conditions — salary, workload, and support from leadership
- Work environment — safety, classroom order, and collegial collaboration
- Geography — metropolitan municipalities often have higher turnover
- The teacher shortage — high demand makes it easier to switch employers
How is it measured on Skolkoll?
The National Agency for Education does not directly publish staff turnover per school unit. Skolkoll therefore calculates a stability index based on the proportion of permanently employed, experienced, and qualified teachers. Municipality-level data on staff turnover is available via Kolada.