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Aim of the study. The aim of this study was to examine the factors behind teacher segregation. More precisely, the study was limited to factors that, according to teachers' perceptions, influence teachers' decisions to change jobs within the field. Teacher segregation refers to differences between schools in teachers' qualifications, turnover and commitment to pedagogical work. Growing differences between schools can lead to a strain on teachers' workload and work environment, for example in schools with a weaker socio-economic status. Regionally uneven distribution of teachers can lead to differentiation of teachers, students' learning results and differentiated working conditions in schools. The purpose of this study was to increase understanding of the factors affecting teacher turnover. Methods. The data of the study consisted of ten interviews with class teachers. Data was produced as part of the KOTOPE- project funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture. The interviews were conducted in the spring of 2023 and the material was analyzed using phenomenographic analysis. The results of the study formed a horizontal description category system, which formed the result space. The result space consisted of description categories, which were employment relationship and employee profile, management, student subject and work environment, and the regional location of the school. Results and conclusions. Based on the results, it can be stated that there was teacher turnover between the schools. Based on the results, it can be assumed that the form of employment, management, student composition and regional location of the school are factors affecting teacher turnover. These results were in line with previous studies. Teachers' decision to change school was particularly influenced by, for example, a fixed-term employment relationship, professional incompetence, lack of support from the administrative manager, the principal's controlling or indifferent leadership style, challenging student composition, student behavior disorders, a reduction in the number of students at the school (reduction in the number of lessons).