Aberdeenshire Council is now very close to meeting the target of 2,700 teachers across the shire. However on 10 July there were vacancies for 70 full-time equivalent primary and 30 secondary teachers. That includes visiting, ASN and pre-school teachers. Accordingly, the council has still been actively recruiting teachers directly via advertisements and recruitment agencies.

In the last month the council has recruited 10 primary teachers and 10 secondary teachers. The new relocation incentive (a £5,000 upfront payment) has been implemented and is being relatively successful.

The council is advertising teaching posts through a wide range of print and social media. A number of interviews are scheduled and it is expect this will result in more appointments.