Significant number of secondary schools struggling to recruit teachers

The majority of principals said they experienced situations during the school year where no teacher applied for an advertised post.

A significant number of second-level schools have struggled to recruit teachers this year, as a new survey suggests more than half report having unfilled vacancies.

A Red C survey, carried out on behalf of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) last month, has found many second-level schools are struggling with teacher shortages.