Southall Teacher Urges Recent Graduates To Join Her
'Breakthrough moments' provided by the profession prove critical
Jagpreet Hayre, a science teacher at Dormers Wells High School
A teacher from Southall is making a plea for recent graduates to consider a career in teaching after research is published showing how ‘breakthrough moments’ provided by members of the profession can change lives.
Jagpreet Hayre, 28, a science teacher at Dormers Wells High School said, “Breakthrough moments, however small or large, are a part of school life for both teachers and students. Knowing that you can have such a positive impact on people’s lives that extends well beyond the classroom makes teaching a very special job role. For me there is no feeling like it when you see the faces of students light up when they understand a concept, or when they can apply what we are learning to real life and understand the importance of science.''
A national survey of 2,000 students and recent graduates for Get into Teaching - the national campaign aimed at encouraging people to consider teaching as a career – explores this group’s views on what moments of personal achievement mean to them and how this is impacting their future career decisions.
The research shows that, following a turbulent year, almost nine in 10 current university students and recent graduates surveyed in Greater London want personal growth opportunities as much as career progression.
71% of those surveyed agree that they have experienced fewer ‘breakthrough moments’ throughout the pandemic – moments in time where they felt they were progressing in their life, studies or work.
Almost three quarters credit their teachers from their time at school, for equipping them to achieve ‘breakthrough moments’ in their life so far.
According to separate data published earlier this year, applications for graduate vacancies increased by more than 40% year-on-year, despite employers reducing their graduate recruitment by 15% last year.
Roger Pope, spokesperson for the Get Into Teaching campaign and a National Leader of Education, said, “Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic many students and graduates are re-evaluating their future career plans and considering which industries, or parts of society, they want to work in.
“Our research highlights how the newest entrants to the jobs market are looking for a career that offers opportunities for personal growth alongside traditional career progression opportunities.
“I would urge anyone who is motivated by the prospect of work that has meaning and purpose - where your achievements are rooted in helping young people to flourish in the world - to consider teaching as a career. In teaching, no two days are the same but it is also a stable career with exciting career progression opportunities.”
To coincide with the research findings, Guvna B, the MOBO award-winning artist, author and broadcaster has released a video in collaboration with the Get Into Teaching campaign. The spoken word piece highlights the considerable impact his teachers had on his life and prompts young adults to consider a career that helps to shape the next generation. He said, “My teachers have played such a huge role in my life, my primary school teacher in particular influenced the path I took, she was a catalyst for many successes I’ve experienced. I was often getting into trouble at school, but she saw my potential and talent for writing and made me realise that if I put my mind to it, I could really be something. She gave me the aspiration I needed to knuckle down. I’d love for more young people to consider teaching as a career so they can help invest in the next generation of world changers!”
For anyone interested in teaching as a career, the Get Into Teaching service has experienced advisers available to give free support and advice. For more information about teaching and to register your interest visit this link or call the Get Into Teaching line on 0800 389 2500.
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July 29, 2021