Petition Make an end to the 16 month supply rule for newly qualified teachers

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Most teachers including myself are aware of the current shortage of teaching jobs in the UK, which is also affecting the supply industry.

In 2010 I successfully qualified as a teacher and not been able to secure a teaching job and my 16 month rule now ends at the end of the 2012 term.

What will happen next?

Have I got myself in a £30.000 student loan debt for nothing?

Have I wasted my time and money will I now have to seek retail employment?

Starting from 2012 will taxpayers really need to pay £20.000 per year to train new teachers?!

Whilst studying the PGCE my teaching was assessed and having gained QTS it clearly states that I am capable to do the job, do we really need he 16 month supply rule?

I am looking for 100.000 signatures, so the government can review this important issue and stop this ridiculous 16 month supply rule.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

98 signatures

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Date closed 23 November 2012
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