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[Closed] Giving up an office job to become a teacher - anyone done it?

steve-g · 2015-01-21T13:42:43Z

Hi As above really, have been commuting into central London to sit in a cubicle staring at screens every weekday for approaching 10 years, had 8 years of various job before then, feel like a change and the idea of teaching appeals. It would be a pay cut, but in a midlife crisis kind of way money isn't whats important, I would just rather spend my time doing something remotely rewarding and enjoyable while at work, and am prepared to sacrifice some salary to do it. It would also be a chance to get out of living in greater London. I have spent a fair while on the UCAS site, booked the professional skills tests, and am filling in my application. Anyone else gone down this route of getting into teaching as a career change rather than the straight out of Uni route? Any advice?

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jp-t853

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I am a governor at my daughters primary school. It is a lovely school but the framework the teachers work in is insane, you have to love teaching the kids to get through the day. This is a real shame as it is clearly a very important job and we need to attract good people but good people are not attracted to crap working conditions.

I know a couple of teachers who are looking to become teaching assistants to get away from the paperwork and stress.

Posted : 23/01/2015 11:46 am

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