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Why three in four teachers work ‘above and beyond’ contracted work hours!

Three in four teachers from early years to secondary and special education work overtime hours da...

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08.50 25 Mar 2026


Why three in four teachers work ‘above and beyond’ contracted work hours!


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08.50 25 Mar 2026


Three in four teachers from early years to secondary and special education work overtime hours daily to get things done. 

That’s according to a new “Teachers of Ireland Survey” carried out by Schooldays.ie. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Michael Gillespie is General Secretary of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland.


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