For several years, the number of candidates for teaching exams, particularly the CAPES, has drastically declined, making it difficult to meet the staffing needs of middle and high schools. In 2023, nearly 17% of teaching positions remained unfilled, a situation that forces the Ministry of Education to increasingly rely on contractual teachers to fill the gaps.
While contractual employment offers a temporary solution, it creates several issues, notably the precariousness of working conditions. Contractual teachers, often hired for short periods without guarantees of stability, face heightened financial and professional insecurity. Furthermore, this recruitment method affects the quality of education, as contractual teachers tend to be less well-trained than their permanent counterparts.
The report seeks to understand the reasons behind this declining interest in the teaching profession, which include deteriorating working conditions, uncompetitive salaries, and a loss of prestige. It also examines the impact of contractual employment on the cohesion of the teaching profession and the quality of education provided, while offering recommendations to reverse this trend.
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