Summary
Some teachers in Scotland are unable to find permanent jobs and either stay on the supply list for years or move abroad for work. Many new teachers, especially in primary schools, struggle to get stable employment despite government efforts to increase teacher numbers and reduce workload. Some teachers are facing financial and personal difficulties due to the lack of job security.
Key Facts
- Many new teachers in Scotland can't find permanent teaching jobs.
- Some teachers have spent years on the supply list without stable positions.
- A teacher moved to Dubai for job security and now fears returning to Scotland due to job shortages.
- Another teacher has been on the supply list for over nine years and struggled financially.
- The Scottish government promised to hire more teachers to reduce workload but did not meet targets.
- Statistics show only 25% of newly qualified teachers secured permanent jobs.
- About 89% of primary school teachers are in temporary or supply roles.
- Teachers expressed concern about the high cost of hiring due to increased pay rates.
