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Teacher shortages worsen as students prepare to go back to the classroom

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Publish Date
Tue, 20 Jan 2026, 6:14am
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Teacher shortages worsen as students prepare to go back to the classroom

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Publish Date
Tue, 20 Jan 2026, 6:14am

Schools hit by staffing shortages are being forced to adapt as vacancies climb nationwide.

Around 450 teaching and principal roles remain vacant - 12 percent more than this time last year.

Secondary Principals Council Chair Steve McCracken told Andrew Dickens vacancies are taking longer to fill than in the past.

He says schools are doing everything they can to manage with the staff and resources available.

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