'Schools teetering on the edge' with staff Covid absences

Katy Morton
Friday, January 7, 2022

Nearly 1 in 10 schools had more than 20 per cent of their teaching staff off due to Covid on the first day of the new term, findings from a snap poll reveal .

Half of survey respondents said they are using supply teachers to cover Covid-related absences PHOTO Adobe Stock
Half of survey respondents said they are using supply teachers to cover Covid-related absences PHOTO Adobe Stock

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