Local School Principal warns of escalating teaching crisis

 

A North West based secondary school Principal says there is every likelihood the shortage in teachers will escalate in the coming years.

 

Declan Conboy says many schools are experiencing significant challenges in attracting and retaining teachers.

 

A recent TUI survey found that 75 percent of schools that advertised positions in the previous six months had no applicants and that 60 per cent of schools have unfilled vacancies due to recruitment and retention difficulties.

 

The Principal of Drumshanbo Vocational School says there is more and more pressure on existing teachers to fill the void and that the process of training young teachers needs to be more condensed.

 

Mr Conboy says there are many reasons why schools are unable to retail and attract the services of teachers at present and he’s urged the Department of Education to take on board advice in relation to possible ways to address the issue

 

 

Local School Principal warns of escalating teaching crisis
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A North West based secondary school Principal says there is every likelihood the shortage in teachers will escalate in the coming years.
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Declan Conboy says many schools are experiencing significant challenges in attracting and retaining teachers.
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A recent TUI survey found that 75 percent of schools that advertised positions in the previous six months had no applicants and that 60 per cent of schools have unfilled vacancies due to recruitment and retention difficulties.
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The Principal of Drumshanbo Vocational School says there is more and more pressure on existing teachers to fill the void and that the process of training young teachers needs to be more condensed.
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Mr Conboy says there are many reasons why schools are unable to retail and attract the services of teachers at present and he&rsquo;s urged the Department of Education to take on board advice in relation to possible ways to address the issue
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