Anonymous survey answerSurvey Nº 234

Working on supply has affected my self-confidence. At times it has felt like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

Relocating with my husband for a permanent post

Published 5 October 2026 · 1 min read

Employment situation: Permanent post
Sector: Primary

Daily supply

Working on supply has affected my self-confidence. At times it has felt like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

Me and my husband are relocating to [location removed] so I can start [a permanent teaching role; identifying details removed]. It is a permanent post and I am forever grateful for the opportunity.

We are extremely lucky because I know relocation is not a viable option for lots of people.

This is answer 234 of the 269 written answers that teachers let us quote anonymously in the Scottish Teacher Employment Survey 2026. It answers the survey’s last question: what do the people who make decisions about teacher employment need to know?

We have corrected spelling, added paragraph breaks and removed details that could identify anyone. Words in square brackets are ours.

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