Education department denies casual teacher shortage claims in Tamworth | Poll

By Chris Bath
Updated March 20 2017 - 5:05pm, first published 4:00pm
Crunching the numbers: While the Department of Education claims there are over 1000 casual staff registered in the New England area, the Teachers Federation believes a current shortage is having a major impact on local schools.
Crunching the numbers: While the Department of Education claims there are over 1000 casual staff registered in the New England area, the Teachers Federation believes a current shortage is having a major impact on local schools.

Casual teachers in regional areas are being offered rental subsidies of up to 90 percent, as well as retention bonuses of up to $5000, according to the NSW Department of Education.

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