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What teaching taught them
Simone Coetser Business Studies teacher
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“From the age of ten, I knew I wanted to be a teacher."
Mohammad Jerrow Chemistry teacher
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“Teaching is more than just a profession to me; it's an opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of children."
Emily Macleod PE teacher
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Emily knew when she left school herself that she wanted to be a PE teacher. Her love of coaching sport began while she was doing her Duke of Edinburgh award and she was volunteering to coach a local basketball team. She loved it so much she knew this was something she wanted to do as a career, and PE teaching offered her that opportunity.
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Primary teaching
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