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Why did you get into teaching?

Find out why these teachers got in to teaching

Whether it’s the opportunities for career progression or the starting salary, having a fulfilling purpose or inspiring the next generation, people get into teaching for all kinds of reasons.

In this video, we’ll hear from a range of teaching professionals about why they became a teacher.

How about you?

What are your reasons for thinking about teaching?
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