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The initiative aims to enhance the attractiveness of the teaching profession and reduce teacher shortages in Ireland, thereby contributing to equitable access to quality education and skills development.
This project for the Department of Education and Youth of Ireland is implemented from August 2024 to August 2026 by UNESCO, in cooperation with the European Commission. It is funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument, managed by the European Commission’s Reform and Investment Taskforce.
Ireland is currently experiencing increased overall demand for teachers, alongside more specific challenges with teacher supply in certain areas. While various measures have been taken to address teacher shortages, Ireland still lacks both solid evidence on the complex factors affecting teacher supply and a consensus among stakeholders on a national strategy for effective teacher workforce planning.
This project responds to these needs by generating evidence on the wide range of factors influencing teacher supply in Ireland. These include demographic changes, teacher education and professional development, governance reforms, international teacher mobility, labour market trends, and the cost of living, among others. More specifically, the project brings together stakeholders for a comprehensive review of the drivers of teacher shortages to develop a set of actionable recommendations, accompanied by a roadmap, for effective workforce planning.
This process will help build consensus among different actors on a national strategy for a sustainable teaching profession. The technical support provided will strengthen Ireland’s capacity to coordinate action and achieve long-lasting results. At the strategic level, the project is expected to contribute to policy changes related to teacher workforce planning in Ireland.
The project aligns with UNESCO’s Programme on teacher development and the new data from the 2024 Global report on teachers, both of which highlight the importance of addressing teacher shortages by ensuring fair and competitive salaries, good working conditions, professional development opportunities and supportive school environments.
Objectives and activities
- Evidence-informed analysis using qualitative data to identify the main stakeholders involved in the issues of teacher supply.
- Diagnostic report identifying the forms, key factors and impact of teacher shortages in Ireland.
- Evidence-informed analysis of EU and international good practices in teacher workforce planning and management to inform the Irish education system.
- Policy recommendations and an implementation roadmap to strengthen teacher workforce planning in Ireland.
- Qualitative and quantitative research tools capturing diverse stakeholder perspectives on teacher shortages.
- Facilitated stakeholders’ discussions to build consensus on teacher supply challenges and workforce planning solutions.
- Workshops with relevant EU countries and a study visit for Irish officials to one EU Member State to promote knowledge-sharing on effective practices.
- Long-term impact to improve teacher workforce planning and enhance the attractiveness of the profession.
- Sharing lessons learned from the project to inform global policy dialogue and support international knowledge exchange.
Timeline and milestones
Project duration: August 2024 – August 2026
Phase 1: Laying the groundwork
- Inception report: Q4 2024
- Kick-off meeting: Q4 2024
- Stakeholder engagement plan: Q4 2024 – Q1 2025
Phase 2: Evidence and analysis
- Review of teacher supply factors: Q1-2 2025
- Analysis of international good practices: Q2-3 2025
Phase 3: Shaping the strategy
- Stakeholder sessions & recommendations: Q4 2025
- Final report: Q2 2026
Phase 4: Looking ahead
- Implementation roadmap: Q2-3 2026
- Project summary: Q3 2026
Ongoing:
- Communications and outreach activities: Throughout the project
This project is funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument, managed by the European Commission’s Reform and Investment Taskforce.
