# Primary Teachers Filling Secondary Gaps | Aberdeen News

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Podcast: [Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aberdeen-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7613907)
Published: 2026-07-21T11:08:14+00:00
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Aberdeen is in crisis as it scrambles to fill its secondary schools with nearly 40 primary teachers—many without degrees in core subjects like math or science—after a dramatic surge in staffing gaps. With ten out of eleven secondary schools now seeking primary educators, and some schools like Northfield Academy relying on nine such teachers amid staff unrest, the situation has escalated rapidly. While the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association warns of collapsing curricula without subject-specialist teachers, Aberdeen City Council defends the move, calling it a practical solution that supports student transitions and foundational skills. The Scottish Government, meanwhile, emphasizes local control over recruitment and highlights recent national efforts to improve school behavior, including banning phones in classrooms. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b14fa60552be7c3d

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