Scottish ParliamentParliament · 19 Sept 2024the percentage of teachers who are in permanent posts has remained relatively stable at about 80 per cent
Fulton MacGregor (S6O-03733) raised constituents unable to get permanent posts in North Lanarkshire and relying on supply work. Jenny Gilruth cited £145.5m to protect teacher numbers, said about 80% of teachers have been permanent since 2014, and noted talks with COSLA.
North Lanarkshire
Aberdeenshire
COSLAPeople named: Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Karen Adam
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the percentage of teachers who are in permanent posts has remained relatively stable at about 80 per cent
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- Portfolio Question Time: Education and Skills — Teacher Employment
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- 24 Sept 2026
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