What teachers really think of their jobs

Here are the main findings from our exclusive YouGov findings into teachers’ views on their working lives.84 per cent think their profession not valued by society.Nearly half (46 per cent) of teachers say morale has declined in last year.Mary Bousted, joint general secretary of the National Education Union, said: “Teaching is one of the best professions in the world so it is no surprise that there is a high level of satisfaction with the job.“The problem arises not from the job itself but from government imposed factors such as low pay and assessment and accountability measures that have little or nothing to do with teaching or learning.“They are resulting in workloads that are unsustainable over the long term hence the high levels of stress and numbers of teachers who are considering leaving the profession.”Mike Parker, director of Schools NorthEast, said: “Teaching isn’t a job it’s a vocation. There is something within teachers that means doing this job pulls at their heart strings. It appeals to their moral compass.“They get job satisfaction because they see it is a vocation, shaping and nurturing children to be their best selves.