touch a life forever”

The reality of teaching is far from many people’s perceptions and judgements and I have had countless conversations trying to give people an insight into the job/vocation. I personally don’t think it is a job anyone can really prepare for as no day will ever be the same, and no year will ever have the same pressures. I have heard from many colleagues how many different hats we must wear and I will always agree. The holidays are not ‘holidays’ as people may think and the amount of hard work you must give is substantial. Despite the challenges, I do find teaching to be rewarding, challenging, fun, exciting, diverse and so much more! The job can be balanced; for all the pressure you will feel equally rewarded, for all the exhaustion, you will feel revived.

If you are considering a career change or getting into teaching I recommend talking to a teacher who has taught for some time.

These are the main courses, however there are other ways that may suit you which you can find on https://getintoteaching. education.gov.uk/ways-to-train

I always wanted to be a teacher whose students would remember them for a lifetime and would hope to inspire them to reach their full potentials. I still strive for this every new academic year.

“To teach is to touch a life forever”

You can find some more activities on my fun educational ideas Instagram for younger children.

@the_magic_of_eyfs (Early Years Foundation Stage)

By Anna Pericleous Teacher and Leader of Early Years and Primary Education