Department to meet schools after teacher-sharing scheme results in just one full-time post

The scheme aims to give teachers of high-demand subjects such as Irish, maths, sciences, and modern languages, a full-time contract split between schools. Stock picture: Steve Stone

The Department of Education says it will meet with school bodies with a view to improving participation in a teacher-sharing programme which resulted in just one full-time post.

A teacher-sharing scheme pilot launched in June 2023 facilitates two schools collaborating to provide high-priority subjects and to enhance teaching hours for teachers in employment on fewer than full hours.