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Scottish Parliament · 22 Jan 2026

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Scottish ParliamentParliament · 22 Jan 2026
only 25 per cent of them have secured permanent posts

At First Minister's Questions, Miles Briggs said just 25% of 2,294 probationers had secured permanent posts. John Swinney announced a national campaign to recruit secondary teachers, and Paul O'Kane challenged Jenny Gilruth's comments on relocation.

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only 25 per cent of them have secured permanent posts
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24 Sept 2026

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