Rising teacher costs strain Northern Ireland schools

Author: Belfast Telegraph
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Substitute teacher costs in Northern Ireland surged past £112 million this year, even as sickness-related absences fell and more teachers entered the system. Despite growing staff numbers, the average teacher age continues to rise, raising questions about workforce planning, succession, and cost sustainability across education.

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