Schools put the word out on vacancies

November 1st, 2005

SCHOOLS can text a teacher when they are short-staffed, under a ground-breaking new scheme.

Supply teachers throughout Fife are sent a text message or e-mail when a vacancy comes up.

More than 400 teachers have registered with the scheme, the first of its kind in Scotland.

Headteachers who need to cover absences can access the list and click on the teacher they want to contact.

A message detailing the school and length of placement is then automatically sent.

Fife’s 146 primary schools are using the system, with secondaries to start later this year.