Have you considered Primary or Secondary teaching as a career?
When considering a career path there are so many options available, but what makes teaching a career option that truly stands out from the rest? At Gold Education Recruitment we are passionate about matching the perfect education candidates with the very best schools in Essex and our surrounding counties.
Here are our top 5 reasons why you should consider teaching as a career.
Inspiring the next generation
Teaching is one of the most influential careers anyone can have. You are tasked with teaching and inspiring a new generation. From their love of learning and behaviour to their self-esteem and mentality; as a teacher you inspire, influence and educate.
There is no job that gives quite the same job satisfaction as one that raises the next Prime Minister, next JK Rowling or Steven Spielberg. The children sitting in your class could be the next to save the world.
“The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.”
- Abraham Lincoln
Other than parents, teachers are arguably the next biggest influence on a child’s life, and this is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly, whilst providing the biggest sense of pride.
Passion
Some people should not be teachers. It’s an unfortunate fact that for some the pull towards teaching is benefit based, but one of the most important reasons you should consider teaching as a career, should be based on your personal passion.
Do you enjoy teaching?
Do you enjoy inspiring children?
Teaching is a vocation, and if it is a true passion of yours then it will give you unmatched job satisfaction. Passion for subjects can also influence what you may want to teach, where and who.
Career development
Whilst many career paths have a capped advancements and difficulty progressing, in education this is not the case. Teaching offers many career advancements, from subject specialties, heads of departments to headteacher roles, there are many opportunities to develop in ways you wish to.
Career development is also not limited to the UK, with there being many international opportunities available to develop your skills, career and insights.
Salaries and School holidays
Newly qualified teachers have one of the best introductory pay salaries when compared to other newly graduated roles. When you combine this with number of weeks worked a year and school holiday periods, teaching can be a great vocation for those looking to start families or wanting a successful career that also has an element to working hour flexibility.
If you do start a family, you’ll be able to share the same holidays; saving on childcare expenses and allowing you to make those magical memories.
We will always need teachers
It’s a fact, that in order for there to be a tomorrow, we need to teach today. Job security is one of the most popular reasons to consider teaching as a career, and a reassuring benefit in a world that is facing a living-cost crisis.
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.”
- Malcom X
The teaching profession has survived pandemics, recessions and more, and is one of the most secure career paths available.
Do you want to inspire the next generation and become a teacher?
We have teaching vacancies available in Primary and Secondary schools around Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. You can find out more about the opportunities available via our Jobs Board here.
Wondering whether a Recruitment Agency can help you find your perfect teaching position? Read our blog on why you should consider signing up to Gold Education Recruitment to find the education job of your dreams.