1. Why become a teacher?

2. Holidays?

3. Educating Yorkshire??

4. Why choose teaching? Love the subject Want to work with young people
Always wanted to teach
Inspire young people
Holidays

5. How to get into it PGCE (PGDipEd) One year- 8 weeks in a school
15 weeks in another school
University in between
Teach first (GTP)

6. Day to day life Early starts- school starts at 8.40am
Up to 5 hours of teaching each day (minimum of 3 frees each week-PPA time)
Form
Assembly
Revision classes/ after school clubs
Relationships with pupils
Prom
School trips
Marking
Meetings
Planning

7. Qualities Organisation Patience Desire Commitment
Approachable yet firm
Dedicated
Confident
Enjoy a challenge

8. Professional development
Promotions (TLRs)
Lead teacher
Head of department
Pastoral route
Assistant head/Deputy/Headteacher

9. Laughter Exam question:
Why are otters normally released in pairs, a male and a female?
Pupils answer:
Because Paris is the most romantic city in the world.

10. Brilliant memories