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14 Apr 2026

Ireland's Substitute Teacher Shortage: The Statistics Behind the Crisis

Ireland's substitute teacher shortage is one of the most thoroughly documented crises in the Irish education system. The key statistics from INTO, TUI, TG4 FOI data, and the Department of Education — in one place.

Ben Grozier Ben Grozier
14 Apr 2026

How to Find a Substitute Teacher in Ireland: A Principal's Guide

Finding a substitute teacher in Ireland means navigating multiple systems at once — Sub Seeker, phone calls, WhatsApp, and agencies. This guide covers every option, honestly, so you know where to start.

Billie Muchmore Billie Muchmore
13 Apr 2026

The Flexible Teaching Career: What Substitute Teaching in Ireland Really Looks Like

Substitute teaching in Ireland is a genuine career choice: flexible, well-paid, and full of variety. This guide covers daily rates, who chooses it, how to build preferred school relationships, and how it can lead to a permanent post.

James Hanlon James Hanlon

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