Teachers ask for security over Highland jobs
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NEWLY qualified teachers have written to Highland councillors appealing for funding to be secured for jobs.
A spokeswoman on behalf of 30 teachers said that without work, they will be forced to leave the profession.
Filling vacant teaching posts has been suspended due to coronavirus.
In a letter to councillors, the spokeswoman stated: “We are all qualified teachers who since their probation year have struggled to secure work.
“Some of us were lucky enough to have temporary contracts but others found themselves on the zero hours supply list.
“With August fast approaching, we fear more of us will need to leave the profession to make ends meet, despite the well-publicised need for additional staff to help in the recovery of children’s learning after the pandemic. We are asking to be part of Highland Council’s plan when applying for additional funds from government.”
She said she planned to discuss the matter with education secretary John Swinney.
