If bringing up the next generation is important, why aren't they the best qualified, the best paid? Why aren't we as concerned about their career progression as we are about those who work in the education or health services?
At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education.
However, the Government has made it clear that we do not encourage the recruitment of teachers from developing nations where there may be an adverse effect on the economy.
I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure.
It is a very unusual sector and the one thing I would ask of them is to understand that for most of them one-third of their films are being financed by the taxpayer and that carries huge accountability and responsibility.
If we can modernise the workforce, make them better qualified, have this framework of qualifications, then I think they have a very good case for more money.
