SINGAPORE, July 8 -- Singapore will hire 1,000 new educators annually in the next few years to strengthen its teaching workforce.

The Straits Times reported that this marks an increase from about 700 teachers recruited yearly in previous years.

"Through the years, we have built a committed and high-quality teaching force, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to realise his or her potential, regardless of starting point in life," said Education Minister Desmond Lee at the annual Teachers' Investiture Ceremony at the National Institute of Education in Nanyang Technological University.

The number of teachers in Singapore has fallen over the years due to slower recruitment, dropping from 33,378 in 2016 to 30,396 in 2023.

The Edu...