Teacher supply 'reaching crisis level’ ahead of new school year

Schools have been engaged in teacher recruitment campaigns since May, with large numbers of schools reporting that they still have unfilled posts, said the Irish Primary Principals' Network.

Up to 4,000 pupils in Dublin alone will potentially have no class teacher in place by next week when schools return, as the supply of teachers seems to be reaching “crisis levels”, principals have warned.

The Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN), which represents primary school principals, said on Monday it is “acutely aware of and concerned about the challenges schools are facing” when it comes to recruiting for the new school year.