Statistics Iceland has published data on personnel in schools at the upper secondary level in March 2004 in the statistical series Hagtíðindi.

Over 2,300 staff members in almost 2,300 full-time equivalent jobs
In March 2004 there were 2,304 members of staff in 36 upper secondary schools in Iceland working in 2,288 full-time equivalent jobs. The number of women has increased year by year and in March 2004 they are 55% of staff members and work just over 50% of all full-time equivalent jobs. Males are more likely to work overtime while women are more often found in part-time jobs. There are more men employed in administrative jobs while the number of women is higher in service and support related jobs.

The largest age group among teachers is 50-59 years old
Approximately 70% of upper secondary school personnel teach and a total of 76.5% of all teaching personnel have a teaching licence. More women than men hold a licence and there are more licensed teachers in the capital region than in the rural areas. The teaching profession on the whole is ageing gradually. The largest age group of teachers is 50-59. In 2000 the largest age group was aged 40-49. When examining teachers’ educational attainment it is found that 78% of teachers have a Bachelor’s degree.

Teachers’ dropout has decreased year by year
Teachers’ dropout has decreased yearly since the school year 1999/2000. Over 17% of teaching personnel in March 2003 did not teach in March 2004. About one-third of teachers who were without a teaching licence in March 2003 did not teach in March 2004, while the same can be said about over 11% of licensed teachers.

About the data
Data on personnel in schools at the upper secondary level come from the schools and the State Accounting Office. These personnel data include all personnel who were employed by schools at the upper secondary level in March 2004. Teaching staff includes everyone who taught in March 2004. Teachers who did not teach in March, e.g. were on leave, are not included in the data on teachers. However, they are counted among all staff members if they received salary during the reference period. Education refers to the highest level of education attained.

Staff in upper secondary schools in March 2004 - publication