“In Dundee there were 46 primary probationer posts last year, but only nine of those to complete the scheme in June were hired permanently for city primary schools.

For some new teachers, the hunt for a job takes several years.”

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“This year in Angus 18 primary teachers completed their probation but only nine will return to permanent jobs there next week.

Perth and Kinross had 25 primary probation teachers but only four who completed their classroom training in June will start permanent contracts.

Job prospects were even worse in Fife where NONE of last year’s primary school probationers – there were 139 there last term – were given permanent work.”

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“Teaching graduates are guaranteed a probation year in a school through Scotland’s teacher induction scheme, but Scotland-wide only one in five of last year’s cohort went on to a permanent post afterwards.”

The numbers aren’t great reading.

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