Nearly half of teachers say number of unfilled positions has worsened – poll

Teachers play a central role in supporting learner development and achieving learning outcomes, yet many countries face challenges in finding a sufficient number of strong candidates for teacher training and retaining qualified teachers. Estonia is a clear example of a country where the problem is particularly acute, writes Äli Leijen.

Teachers Report Increase in Unfilled Posts and Worsening Stress, Poll Finds

Nearly half (48 percent) of teachers in England have reported that the number of unfilled or temporarily filled roles has increased in the past year, according to a poll. A survey of some 14,000 state school teachers by the National Education Union (NEU) published on Monday also found that more than half (56 percent) of respondents said that the rate of staff leaving their workplace had become worse. Recruitment also appears to be an issue, with…

Nearly half of teachers say number of unfilled positions has worsened – poll

The findings were released on the first day of the National Education Union’s annual conference in Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

Nearly 50% of teachers have a worrying confession about their school

Nearly half of teachers in England have seen the number of teaching posts left unfilled or temporarily filled increase over the past year, a survey suggests.More than two in three (71%) of teachers surveyed said staff absence due to sickness has increased in their workplace in the last year.A poll, of more than 14,100 National Education Union (NEU) teacher members in state schools in England, suggests more than half (56%) said the rate of staff …

Nearly half of teachers say number of unfilled positions has worsened - Banbury FM

Nearly half of teachers in England have seen the number of teaching posts left unfilled or temporarily filled increase over the past year, a survey suggests. More than two in three (71%) of teachers surveyed said staff absence due to sickness has increased in their workplace in the last year. A poll, of more than 14,100 National Education Union (NEU) teacher members in state schools in England, suggests more than half (56%) said the rate of staf…