Fenprof made an assessment of the teacher shortage 15 days before the start of the school year, on the day thousands of teachers returned to schools. The union warned of the scarcity of teachers affecting the Portuguese education sector at the start of the year.
According to the data presented, in just one school cluster there are 57 first cycle schedules yet to be filled. This number illustrates the magnitude of the problem facing the Portuguese education system at the start of the new school year.
Fenprof emphasized that the situation represents a significant challenge for the functioning of schools and for the quality of education offered to students. The return of teachers to schools coincides with the urgent need to address these teaching staff shortages.
The union warned of the need for immediate solutions to ensure that all classes have assigned teachers before the start of classes.
