HEADTEACHERS in Scottish secondary schools are most likely to be a male despite a majority of females working in the classroom, according to new figures.
Women currently make up just 41% of headteachers in high schools across the country, despite making up 65% of the workforce.
However, the situation in primary schools is different, with females making up nine out of 10 teaching staff and 86% of heads.
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) said the inequality in secondary schools is because of “crippling workloads” faced by headteachers.
The EIS warned things could get worst once the Scottish Government rolls out the new Headteachers’ Charter.
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