International school workforce planning research for Ireland's Department of Education

The Irish Department of Education and Youth is seeking research services to support policy development in school workforce planning. The contractor will conduct secondary research and a rapid literature review examining international approaches to school workforce development and planning across at least 6 high-performing international education systems. The research will analyze global trends in workforce policy and practice, focusing on areas including workforce composition, recruitment and retention strategies, staff deployment, professional regulation, initial and continuing professional development, and cross-professional collaboration. Findings should identify lessons applicable to developing Ireland's school workforce capabilities and practices. Qualified research organizations with expertise in international education policy and comparative analysis are encouraged to tender.