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Two-thirds of schools affected by teacher shortage

Observador14 September 2026 at 15:17

Two-thirds of schools in Portugal are affected by the teacher shortage, revealing a significant problem in the education sector. One-third of school principals expect difficulties throughout the next school year, indicating a concerning outlook for the functioning of educational institutions.

An estimated 1,102 teachers are set to retire during the months of September and October, contributing to the worsening shortage of teachers. This wave of retirements represents an additional challenge for the education system, which already faces difficulties in hiring qualified professionals.

Special education emerges as the area most affected by the teacher shortage, highlighting a serious gap in a sector that requires specialized support. This situation compromises the assistance available to students with special educational needs, who depend on teachers with specific training.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal directly face the impact of this shortage in their children's schools, with coverage problems expected as early as next year. The retirement of more than a thousand teachers in a short span of two months may mean classes without a homeroom teacher, especially in special education, where students' needs are most urgent. This situation follows a growing pattern of difficulties in hiring teachers that affects the national education system.

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