17 Nov 5 major reasons people become Teachers
Teaching is an occupation that can be so rewarding. Not only do you put a smile on the faces of the students you are educating, but also the glow and pride you experience when a parent is thrilled with their child’s progress. It is an unrivalled feeling, knowing you are contributing to an individual’s future and helping them become the best they can be. Below, The Teachers’ Hub discuss the five primary reasons why an individual may choose to embark on a teaching career and describe some of the highlights about the profession.
1) There is job rotation and variety
We can confidently say that there is never a dull moment in teaching! Regardless of the age that you are responsible for in a school, being a teacher can be incredibly fun. You are never doing the same thing over and over again, as there is plenty of job rotation involved. In a study by The Guardian, 57% of respondents said they chose teaching because of the variety of the job, and supply teaching does offer more rotation and spontaneity due to the nature of the role. However, It must be said that full-time teachers have just as much fun as no two days are ever the same when it comes to education!
That rewarding moment when you see a student understand something new is also unmatched in the eyes of some. Many educators have previously said they enjoy a “light bulb moment” when teaching new concepts that are grasped by their students. For some students, getting a question right is a joy to behold.
2) Teaching is actually quite fun
We’ve all been there – desperate to leave school and live life as an adult. So why would we return to the education sector and become teachers? It doesn’t make sense. It feels like a punishment. But in fact, the opposite is true! Teaching is actually fun! There is the opportunity to feel like a superhero every time you walk into a classroom, the feeling of a very productive day with a challenging class, receiving a thank you card from a student, the creativity, strategic planning, and humour between staff and students. The ‘get it’ moments and the opportunity for self-development which could open doors to a whole new world.
3) Working with young people
Most teachers get into education because they want to make a difference in the lives of young children. Young people are often eager to learn, and the rewarding feeling of helping them do that is precisely what motivates school staff.
Imagine seeing an individual you taught as a child go on to achieve something great. That feeling you will get knowing that you played a small part in their success and achievement is the most rewarding feeling in the world. For example, you see all the news stories about teachers who taught world-famous footballers at school, beaming with broad smiles. And Becca interviews many teachers and enjoys listening to their inspiring stories about past students; the feeling they get is unmatched. I wonder who will teach the next generation who is able to halt climate change, solve world famine, end war and terrorism, and empower world peace. Who will create the next vaccine? Who will cure cancer? – the answers always come back to education.
4) Inspired by others
This one is not a surprise to read. Whilst everyone tends to have their favourite and least favourite teachers at school, some teachers are naturally inspiring. Whether it is an English teacher who has a real thirst for knowledge and is passionate about their subject, they can often inspire a student to venture into the writing world, and we all wonder who will be the next JK Rowling, the next J. R. R. Tolkien, who will create the next Les Miserables? Or even who will narrate the war in Ukraine and the real-life horrors faced to ensure the world sees and understands the truth? Who will broadcast these facts and allow freedom of speech? Again the answer is in education
5) Being passionate and having a love of the subject
Interestingly, many teachers go into educating because they want to share their knowledge and passion for specific subjects. From being a student yourself studying GCSE Biology to then specialising in these subjects at college and university level, and then being able to share your knowledge and passion with your own students as a qualified teacher – now that is something else! As a teacher, you have the ability to share your passion, knowledge and love of your subject, carving out the path for the next generation of doctors and nurses. We wonder what the other percentages were from the Guardian’s report, surely passion was up there…
Many design teachers love to share their projects and collaborations with students. However, when they teach their class, they are also completing a task and helping to introduce youngsters to develop their skills. For example, if you ever made a wooden boat when you were young, the chances are the member of staff who taught you how to do it had a more extensive project at home. At the end of the day, the reason many teachers become educators is that they want to share their passion. At The Teachers’ Hub, we imagine many music teachers have or are in a band, the list is endless when we consider this subject, we could go on and we love hearing your stories about why you decided to go into teaching.
Interesting in becoming a teacher?
If you are interested in becoming a teacher, you can contact The Teachers’ Hub. We’ll be delighted to help you embark on your new career. Whether you’re looking for a job rotation of supply teaching in Derby or a longer-term career, The Teachers Hub can help. We have built great relationships with schools and teachers across the East Midlands, including Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, so you’d be silly not to get in contact and discuss your new passion. So start a new teaching job with The Teachers’ Hub.