A government higher primary school in Kakkera is relying on guest teachers as parents raise concerns over the impact of staff shortages on students’ education
A government higher primary school in Kakkera, Yadgir district, has more than 300 students but only two permanent teachers, prompting parents to demand subject-wise staff appointments.
Yadgir: A government higher primary school in Kakkera town of Surpur taluk in Yadgir district is facing a severe shortage of permanent teachers, with more than 300 students reportedly depending on just two permanent teachers.
The shortage of subject-wise teachers has forced the school to rely on guest teachers, while parents have expressed concern that the situation could affect the quality of education provided to students.
Kakkera School Faces Shortage Of Permanent Teachers
Yadgir is among Karnataka’s educationally backward districts, and the shortage of teachers continues to pose a challenge for government schools.
At the Kakkera government higher primary school, only two permanent teachers are currently available for more than 300 students. Of these, one is the head teacher, while the other is a physical education teacher.
As a result, the school has had to depend on guest teachers to conduct classes in other subjects.
Parents have raised concerns over the shortage and alleged that inadequate staffing is affecting students’ learning.
Teacher On Childcare Leave Adds To Staff Shortage
The shortage has been further affected by the absence of one teacher who has reportedly been on childcare leave for the past few days.
Meanwhile, some permanent teachers working at the school are reportedly deputed from other schools as additional staff.
The situation has highlighted the difficulties faced by the school in providing regular subject-wise teaching with the available permanent staff.
Parents Raise Concerns Over Students’ Education
Parents have alleged that teaching is not being conducted properly because of the shortage of permanent teachers.
They have expressed concern that the lack of adequate teaching staff could affect students’ learning and said some students are turning towards other schools.
Parents have also questioned the attention being given to Yadgir, which already faces educational challenges.
Thousands Of Teacher Posts Vacant Across Yadgir
The teacher shortage is not limited to the Kakkera government school. Several government schools across Yadgir district continue to face vacancies.
- According to the available figures, the district has 5,585 sanctioned posts for primary school teachers, of which only 2,556 posts have been filled.
- The shortage is also reported in high schools. Against 1,548 sanctioned posts for high school teachers, only 812 teachers have been appointed.
The vacancies have increased the dependence of government schools on guest teachers to keep classes running.
Education Department Says Guest Teachers Being Appointed
Yadgir Public Education Department Deputy Director Channabasappa Mudhol acknowledged that the district is facing a shortage of teachers.
He said the department is appointing guest teachers to address the shortage and ensure schools continue to function despite the vacancies.
The department’s response comes amid continuing demands from parents for permanent appointments to vacant teaching posts.
Parents Demand Subject-Wise Permanent Teachers
Parents have urged the authorities to appoint permanent, subject-wise teachers at the Kakkera school.
They said students should receive quality education at the primary level and expressed concern that inadequate teaching at this stage could affect their academic progress in higher classes.
They have also demanded that vacant teacher posts across Yadgir district be filled.
A similar teacher shortage was recently reported in neighbouring Raichur district, where more than 350 students at a government high school in Elebichchali village were reportedly being taught by only one permanent teacher.
The situation at the Kakkera government school has once again highlighted the shortage of permanent teachers affecting government schools in the region.
