Teacher Shortages
Schools worried about staff cuts
20 Sep 2019
Primary schools aren't happy about the Ministry of Education's proposed staff cut. The Ministry says their minimum staffing estimates for 2020 will be 151 fewer teachers than this year. Audio
Auckland secondary schools losing staff due to house prices
26 Oct 2016
Almost every secondary school in Auckland is losing staff because of high house prices, principals say. Meanwhile, principals in other areas are also finding it difficult to recruit staff. Audio
High housing contributes to teacher shortage in Auckland
19 Jul 2016
Primary teachers' union welcomes survey showing schools are struggling to attract teachers in Auckland. It says hopefully the Ministry of Education will now acknowledge there's a problem. Audio