Counselling irregularities alleged: Favouritism in teacher postings

Teacher organisations have raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the recent counselling process for teacher postings. They claim that the education department is deliberately withholding the list of schools situated in prime locations, sparking accusations of favouritism. This has led to growing frustration among educators who feel that transparency is lacking in the process, potentially disadvantaging many qualified candidates seeking to work in these desirable areas. The organisations argue that the absence of these lists from the official portal suggests an attempt to manipulate postings to favour specific individuals. They demand that the department release all relevant information to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of teaching positions. According to several teachers, this lack of clarity undermines the integrity of the system and raises questions about the criteria used for assigning posts. In response, the education department has stated that the omission is due to technical issues and assured that they are working to resolve them. However, teacher groups remain sceptical, urging for immediate action and greater accountability. They emphasize that fair access to prime location postings is crucial for maintaining morale and fairness within the teaching community.

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