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'A scandalous situation' - New teachers being hired on short-term contracts

A new survey of teachers has shown that teaching is no longer viewed as an attractive profession. The survey also indicates that there are unfilled teaching vacancies in almost half of all second-level schools. Why are people not taking up these posts? Is teaching still an attractive job? Andrea was joined by teachers; Adrienne, Warren, Bill and more to discuss…

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12.50 5 Apr 2023

'A scandalous situation' - New...

'A scandalous situation' - New teachers being hired on short-term contracts

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12.50 5 Apr 2023

A new survey of teachers has shown that teaching is no longer viewed as an attractive profession. The survey also indicates that there are unfilled teaching vacancies in almost half of all second-level schools.

Why are people not taking up these posts? Is teaching still an attractive job?

Andrea was joined by teachers; Adrienne, Warren, Bill and more to discuss…

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