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05/06/2003
UK employees consider careers in teaching
Three quarters of employees are thinking about changing their jobs – and more than a third consider teaching could meet any of their career aspirations, according to a new survey from the Teacher Training Agency.
The findings come at a time when an ever-increasing number of entrants to teaching are 'career changers' - people aged over thirty who are taking up the profession.
The survey asked people to consider what they wanted from a career, and how that compares with what they think teaching could offer. The results showed that 72% had contemplated changing career direction during the past year, with 66% citing 'more job satisfaction' as the motivational factor. The second most cited reason – by 46% of respondents - was 'working in a subject you enjoy'.
In addition, around a third of those surveyed wanted an improved work/life balance if they were to change careers, which suggests that employers should seriously consider flexible working practices in order to attract and retain employees. Only 2% claimed that they would seek improved social status in a new career.
When asked what they thought a job in the teaching sector could offer, 'job satisfaction' and 'working with a subject you enjoy' ranked in the top four responses. The opportunity to make a difference to other people's lives and to make a contribution to society also featured significantly.
Commenting on the survey, Mary Doherty, Director of Teacher Supply and Recruitment of the Teacher Training Agency, said: "Teaching is a modern, flexible career, and more schools are looking at job sharing, part-time working and other flexible arrangements to accommodate and retain their good teachers. Financial incentives of up to £10,000 are available, and repayment of student loans for those who teach priority subjects.
"As every teacher will tell you, the satisfaction gained every day from helping hundreds of young people fulfil their potential is immeasurable – and great fun too."
(CL)
The findings come at a time when an ever-increasing number of entrants to teaching are 'career changers' - people aged over thirty who are taking up the profession.
The survey asked people to consider what they wanted from a career, and how that compares with what they think teaching could offer. The results showed that 72% had contemplated changing career direction during the past year, with 66% citing 'more job satisfaction' as the motivational factor. The second most cited reason – by 46% of respondents - was 'working in a subject you enjoy'.
In addition, around a third of those surveyed wanted an improved work/life balance if they were to change careers, which suggests that employers should seriously consider flexible working practices in order to attract and retain employees. Only 2% claimed that they would seek improved social status in a new career.
When asked what they thought a job in the teaching sector could offer, 'job satisfaction' and 'working with a subject you enjoy' ranked in the top four responses. The opportunity to make a difference to other people's lives and to make a contribution to society also featured significantly.
Commenting on the survey, Mary Doherty, Director of Teacher Supply and Recruitment of the Teacher Training Agency, said: "Teaching is a modern, flexible career, and more schools are looking at job sharing, part-time working and other flexible arrangements to accommodate and retain their good teachers. Financial incentives of up to £10,000 are available, and repayment of student loans for those who teach priority subjects.
"As every teacher will tell you, the satisfaction gained every day from helping hundreds of young people fulfil their potential is immeasurable – and great fun too."
(CL)
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