Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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An unmanageable workload, challenging pupil behaviour and a lack of specialist support. These are just some of the issues that teachers have told STV News are driving staff to reach burnout and even leave the profession. And there’s a warning that the education system could crumble if urgent steps aren’t taken to reduce the rising pressure on our teachers.

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