FOI Request - Temporary Teaching Posts

Request 101003963750

1. We are seeking information regarding the number of temporary appointments for teachers as a percentage of teacher numbers over the last five years

2. And the reasons for these appointments being made on a temporary basis.

Response 15-04-2026

1. Data is based on a snapshot date of 1 September for each of the last five years.

2025 –
Permanent     Temporary      Grand Total
1281               189                  1470
% Temporary = 12.86%

2024 –
Permanent     Temporary     Grand Total
1275               172                 1447
% Temporary = 11.89%

2023 –
Permanent     Temporary     Grand Total
1253                229                1482
% Temporary = 15.45%

2022 –
Permanent     Temporary    Grand Total
1202               226                1428
% Temporary = 15.83%

2021 –
Permanent     Temporary    Grand Total
1087                213               1300
% Temporary = 16.38%

2. Reasons = cover long term absence, maternity cover, secondment cover and posts which have been established on a temporary basis for specific projects.