Scottish ParliamentParliament · 24 Sept 2013more new teachers are securing full-time contracts, so there are fewer available for supply
Answering Kezia Dugdale's topical question, Michael Russell said more new teachers were getting full-time contracts, which left fewer for supply. Teacher unemployment was at its lowest since 2005 and student teacher numbers had been raised.
South AyrshirePeople named: Kezia Dugdale, Michael Russell
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more new teachers are securing full-time contracts, so there are fewer available for supply
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- Supply Teachers (Shortage)
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- 24 Sept 2026
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