But the problems experienced by Lochgelly provide a stark example of the challenge a number of councils have faced filling vacancies in STEM subjects.
Other councils which said they have experienced some difficulties recruiting in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects or a lack of applicants included Highland, Moray, West Dumbarton, Falkirk, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire South Ayrshire, East Lothian, Orkney and Falkirk.
Moray Council - which like some other rural councils has faced wider teacher recruitment problems in recent years - said: "In the past three years teachers and principal teachers of technical subjects have been the most challenging to fill in our area.
"This means the subject choice has had to be reduced in certain schools as a result."
North Ayrshire only had four secondary vacancies at the start of term but said: "We have found that the number of teachers applying for vacancies in Maths, English and Physics can sometimes be low. Vacancies in Home Economics are often difficult to fill."
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