Teaching has to be one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. No two days are the same and there is no other job where you can take 13 weeks paid holiday a year!

I studied law at university then did my PGCE the year after. This is a very intensive 1 year course but well worth the pain. I have been teaching in a primary school for 3 years now and absolutely love it. I have done 1 year in Year 1 and 2 years in Year 2.

Teachers not only have a fun job but also a wealth of responsibilities. It is extremely physically demanding having 30 children all wanting your attention at the same time. If we were paid the hourly babysitting rate per child im sure by now i would be a millionaire!

A teachers job is now not just planning and delivering lessons but providing emotional and social support to children and their families. There is also the added problem of disruptive children being put back into mainstream schools - due to the closure of special schools. This affects the other children sometimes in quite detrimental ways. Unfortunately i think this 'inclusion' approach is set to stay, much to the dismay of parents and teachers.

Overall teachers do a great job. Many people just dont realise the work that goes on behind the scenes to educate their children. It is a difficult but largely rewarding job. I would recommend it to anyone with a love for childrens development and a very patient manner!