Research finds 93% of primary principals happy in their jobs

PRIMARY school teachers are predominantly happy in their job and most believe their pupils enjoy being in school and are well-behaved, according to research.

However significant numbers experience occupational stress, particularly primary school principals who act as both teacher and administrator, a dual role the researchers said may not be viable in the long term.

Compiled by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) on behalf of the Teaching Council of Ireland, the research found that: