TesMedia coverage · 6 Jul 2020Many vacancies, both permanent and temporary, were immediately withdrawn by local authorities
An anonymous supply teacher who finished probation in 2018-19 argues that the Scottish Government's promise of a post for every 2019-20 probationer led councils to withdraw vacancies, leaving earlier cohorts with fewer opportunities.
People named: John Swinney
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Many vacancies, both permanent and temporary, were immediately withdrawn by local authorities
- Original source
- 'Promise of a job for all NQTs has left us struggling'
- Source check recorded
- 24 Sept 2026
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