Auckland's teacher shortage spreading nationwideAuckland's house prices are one of the contributing factors to the teacher shortage. Auckland's house prices, an ageing population and falling university enrolments are contributing to a teacher shortage crisis in the super city, according to a Massey University study. "The teacher workforce is an ageing one, with increasing numbers facing retirement in the next five years," he said. READ MORE:* Schools nearing crisis due to Auckland teacher shortage* West Auckland schools struggling with teacher shortage* Schools luring teachers to Auckland with help of accommodation* Overseas recruitment drives planned to tackle teacher shortage"According to simple math there will be a shortfall of around 3000 teachers in 10-15 years when all the older age group have retired," Jackson said. Principal of May Road school in Mt Roskill and NZEI member Lynda Stuart said Auckland isn't the only city showing signs of a teacher shortage.

Source: Stuff October 11, 2016 04:05 UTC