Information notice No. 23.38, September 2023,
The value is highest at the beginning of a career at 6.7 out of 10 and then increases again after thirty years of practice. Starting a career is more likely to be characterized by feelings of enthusiasm and pride, while with increasing seniority, fatigue and a feeling of loneliness set in.
Over the course of a teacher's career, purchasing power is the most frequently cited means of improving professional practice. Geographic mobility and early-career support are cited by more than a third of new teachers in the profession, while end-of-career support is a priority for more than half of teachers aged over 35.
Author: Émilie Radé, DEPP-B3
To quote the publication:
Radé É., 2023, “Teachers’ job satisfaction: a higher level at the beginning and end of their careers”, Information notice, No. 23.38, DEPP. https://doi.org/10.48464/ni-23-38