I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure.

The need for improved technical support in schools has expanded as the Government and schools have increased their investment in information and communications technologies.

By creating useful job descriptions and making clear what qualifications should be expected, the Department aims to help improve schools' ability to recruit the right people.

You have got to attract the brightest and the best, but the brightest and best won't stay unless they see real career options.

At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education.

I taught for 17 years in an inner city comprehensive schools.

I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure.