Schools facing 'serious challenges' in securing substitute teachers

The Teaching Council has written to all teachers asking them to register to be available for emergency substitution needs if they are not currently working, or if they have the capacity to be available. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Ahead of the return of students to in-person learning on Monday, schools are facing “serious challenges” in securing substitute teachers, at both primary and post-primary level.

The Teaching Council has written to all teachers asking them to register to be available for emergency substitution needs if they are not currently working, or if they have the capacity to be available.