The Department of Education launches recruitment campaign
Biology teacher, Jagpreet Hayre from Dormer Wells High School
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An Ealing High School teacher is one of the stars of a new film aimed at encouraging more people into the profession.
New research of over 2,000 for the campaign ''Get into Teaching'' explores the public's views on their favourite subjects from school days, and the impact of teachers well beyond the classroom years.
Nearly half of the adults surveyed in Greater London work in a job or career related to one of their favourite subjects, with English, maths and history among the subjects people enjoyed the most.
Almost three quarters (72%) of those questioned who said they had a favourite subject, reported that their teachers' passion for that subject helped spark their interest in it.
The findings coincide with the launch of a new online film with contributions from a variety of teachers from schools across the country, capturing what they love most about what they teach, and how they engage and inspire students every day.
The film – called ‘My Favourite Subject' – highlights how teachers use their energy and creativity to bring their subjects to life and shows others how they could use their passion to inspire the next generation of scientists, mathematicians, artists, and linguists.
Jagpreet Hayre, teaches biology at Dormer Wells High School and
is one of the 12 teachers from across England featured. She says she was delighted to take part:
“Helping to shape the lives of the next generation on a daily basis is a real privilege. For me, you can't beat the moments you see a student's face light up when they learn something new in one of your lessons. “Biology can help to explain all the processes happening inside of you and I strive to bring this to life in every lesson – simply because I want my students to love the subject, just as much as I do.
“I'm so proud to have contributed to today's new film, which celebrates teachers' love for their favourite subjects. I would encourage anyone thinking about their next steps who has the passion and potential to teach to find out more about making it their career.”
Roger Pope, spokesperson for the Get Into Teaching campaign and a National Leader of Education, said: “Our research shows the impact that good teachers can have on their students, way beyond the classroom years. For many of us, school subjects ignite interests, which evolve into passions and often lead us to the careers we choose later in life.
“When it comes to teaching as a career, you not only get to immerse yourself in a subject you're passionate about every day, but you are also in the unique position where you can channel this enthusiasm to inspire others in the classroom. What stands out in our new film ‘My Favourite Subject', is how teachers thrive on sparking the curiosity of their students, through their own enthusiasm and energy for what is their own favourite subject. It's truly inspiring.
“I would encourage anyone with a passion for a particular topic or subject to consider teaching and search Get Into Teaching to find out more.”
To find out how to get into teaching and apply visit this link or call 0800 389 2500
Annemarie Flanagan
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23 May 2021
