A strong start in teaching

Teachers are amazing. By entering the teaching profession, you’ve committed to making a real difference to each and every child in your classroom. We share a phenomenal opportunity to make a real positive difference. Every single day, we’re able to inspire, guide and enable the young people we teach to achieve great things. We may be new teachers, but I truly believe in the positive impact we can have for our pupils. Making a real difference to the lives of young people, inspiring and equipping them to do their very best, is the real reason why I, like most new trainees (Marsh, 2015), chose to become a teacher. That said, the feeling amongst many new teachers can be that our chosen career is a daunting one to be entering, and there will undoubtedly be challenges. It is therefore important for every teacher to focus on their ‘why’ – the true reason why they became a teacher. Remaining committed to this will help you to continue to make an impact in your classroom every day.