
COMING JUNE 2026
We are losing too many good teachers.
Not because they don’t care.
Not because they aren’t resilient.
But because the system has become unsustainable.
Not One More Teacher is a clear eyed, evidence based look at why Australia is losing experienced, capable educators - and what we can actually do about it.
Drawing on national data, international research, and real voices from classrooms, I argue that this is not a motivation problem. It is a design problem. Workload, time poverty, loss of professional agency, and escalating expectations are pushing great teachers out of a profession they still believe in.
This book moves beyond diagnosis to action. It sets out practical steps teachers, leaders, systems, and policymakers can take now - alongside longer-term structural reforms to rebuild a profession worth staying in.
Grounded in truth. Focused on solutions. Driven by one line in the sand:
Not One More Teacher Lost.
“Brilliant! Not One More Teacher Lost is an absolute must for anyone involved in education. If used to its full potential, it provides governments, departments, and schools with a clear, teacher-authenticated roadmap for meaningful change. This book is not just thought provoking, it is action enabling.”
“This feels like the book a lot of teachers and school leaders have been waiting for. It cuts through the myths and names the issue for what it really is, a system design problem, not a motivation or resilience failure.”."
“Not One More Teacher Lost is one of the most honest and practically grounded examinations of the teacher workforce crisis I have read. Rather than blaming individuals or offering superficial fixes, this book names the structural realities driving attrition and offers a clear, evidence based blueprint for reform. It is essential reading for anyone serious about rebuilding a sustainable, high quality education system.”
“Content rich yet deeply readable, Not One More Teacher Lost tells the truth about teaching today without softening it or assigning blame. It names what is broken while offering a vision grounded in dignity, sustainability, and professional respect.”
“Not One More Teacher Lost puts words to what so many school leaders and teachers are experiencing but rarely have the space or permission to say out loud. It is rigorous, compassionate, and deeply practical. Brad Gaynor doesn’t just diagnose the problem, he shows what can be done now, soon, and systemically to restore dignity, trust, and sustainability in teaching.”
“Thank you for writing about the realities of teaching in such a thoughtful, honest, and realistic way. This book validates what teachers are experiencing and offers meaningful strategies to enact change. It deserves to be read by teachers, leaders, policymakers, and parents alike.”
“Not One More Teacher Lost offers an authentic examination of the real challenges teachers face each day and underscores the necessity of action to retain dedicated professionals. As a rural teacher, I found both validation and hope.”
“Reading Not One More Teacher Lost felt like seeing the unfiltered truth of the teaching profession laid bare. It captures exhaustion and strain while still honouring purpose, connection, and moral commitment.”
“Not One More Teacher Lost explains why so many good teachers are exhausted without blaming us for it. It validates our experience and restores a sense of professional dignity.”
“Knowledge guides our future, yet teaching now feels uncertain. Not One More Teacher Lost captures how we arrived here and maps a possible future for a stronger system.”
“Not One More Teacher Lost captures the very important issues. I will be recommending this book for leadership team book clubs.”
“Reading this felt like someone finally put our lived reality into words. Not One More Teacher Lost doesn’t minimise the challenges of teaching, it takes them seriously.”
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