The teacher shortage has hit a new crisis point.

A Post Primary Teachers Association Survey has found that 56% of principals had to employ untrained or unqualified teachers because they were unable to find qualified staff.

President Chris Abercrombie told Mike Hosking that a lot of it comes down to those being hired having a limited authority to teach.

He said this might be someone without a qualification or it may be hiring people to teach subjects they aren’t specialised in.

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The teacher shortage has hit a new crisis point. 
A Post Primary Teachers Association Survey has found that 56% of principals had to employ untrained or unqualified teachers because they were unable to find qualified staff. 
President Chris Abercrombie told Mike Hosking that a lot of it comes down to those being hired having a limited authority to teach. 
He said this might be someone without a qualification or it may be hiring people to teach subjects they aren’t specialised in. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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