Portugal
There are still 1300 hours of unfilled teachers, 563 since the beginning of the school year
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 06/10/2026, 20:25:51 UTC
Briefing created: 23/10/2026, 22:16:46 UTC
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Briefings
A Portuguese Ministry admitted that approximately 1,300 teachers with their own qualifications could be assigned to the first cycle of education, a number already exceeding 563 since the start of the academic year. The government stated that exam results must be finalized earlier to ensure schools receive them on time.
Key points
- The Portuguese Ministry admitted that approximately 1,300 teachers with their own qualifications could be assigned to the first cycle of education.
- The number of teachers with their own qualifications already exceeds 563 since the start of the academic year.
Context
This finding addresses a significant staffing gap in the Portuguese education system, where the Ministry acknowledged that the current number of qualified teachers is insufficient to meet the demand for the first cycle of education.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single statement from the Ministry regarding the admission of teachers with their own qualifications. The specific date of the admission is not provided, and the exact number of teachers who have already been assigned since the start of the academic year is not fully quantified beyond the 563 figure.
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