Primary schools are facing a deepening teacher recruitment crisis.
An estimated 1,000 teaching posts currently unfilled, forcing schools to rely on unqualified staff to cover absences.
In the first five weeks of the new school term, nearly 750 unqualified individuals have been employed to handle short-term absences, according to a recent survey of primary schools.
This reliance on unqualified personnel highlights the increasing pressure on schools as they struggle to attract fully trained teachers.
The survey indicates that the situation is likely to worsen in the coming months.
School principals are calling for urgent action from the government to address the recruitment challenges.
They are urging for better support for the teaching profession, including more competitive salaries, improved working conditions, and greater investment in teacher training programs.
