Official statistics announcement

Teacher vacancies, sickness absence and substitution, 2026 to 2027 (academic year)

Analysis of teacher vacancies, sickness absence and substitution statistics in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland, 2026 to 2027 (academic year)

• From: Department of Education (Northern Ireland) and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
• Published: 10 July 2026
• Last updated: 10 July 2026

• Release date: June to July 2027 (provisional)

These statistics will be released between June and July 2027