Still 2,000 unfilled teaching posts one week before start of new school year

With just one week remaining before the start of the new school year in Portugal, educational facilities across the country are facing a significant personnel shortage. Reports indicate that more than 2,000 teaching positions currently remain unfilled.

The persistent vacancies highlight ongoing staffing challenges within the Portuguese educational system as the academic calendar is set to resume. While a number of teachers are available, the high volume of unassigned posts underscores the logistical hurdles schools face in finalizing their faculty rosters ahead of the upcoming term.