Paperwork means less teaching time: TUI

Extra hours, preparing classes, and student corrections are among the heaviest duties for second-level teachers, who have almost all seen their workload increase significantly in five years, a survey suggests.

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) say the findings reflect the impact of years of cutbacks that have seen growing administrative work take away from their core teaching duties.

Of its 545 members who responded to the online survey last month, 92% indicated they have been working more outside their timetabled hours. Almost 98% agreed with the statement that they often have to take work home, impacting on their personal time.