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New £50m Scottish Government fund to recruit up to 1000 teachers

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The National · 9 Aug 2021

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The NationalMedia coverage · 9 Aug 2021
Recruiting more permanent staff will be one of the cornerstones of recovery

Ministers announced £50m to recruit up to 1,000 teachers and 500 classroom assistants, plus a ring-fenced £65.5m annual fund so councils could employ the new staff on permanent contracts.

People named: Shirley-Anne Somerville

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Recruiting more permanent staff will be one of the cornerstones of recovery
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New £50m Scottish Government fund to recruit up to 1000 teachers
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