One third of new teachers see no future in job, union says

As they hold their annual conferences this week, teaching unions are ratcheting up calls for pay parity over the reduced rates paid to people qualified after 2011.

A teachers' union has warned one-third of new entrants see no long-term future in the job.

The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI), which represents more than 16,000 people in post-primary education, said a survey of recent graduates found 30% believe it is unlikely or very unlikely they will be in the profession in 10 years.