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Meet Dina, 24, from Northampton. Find out about her life as a Maths teacher. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

Being a young teacher means children relate to me more and I can to them!
  • Dina studied Maths at GCSE and A-level and enjoyed the logical nature of it. It was a natural step for her to study it at degree level at university
  • She thought she would work in accounting or actuarial science but soon realised that a nine-to-five career in an office didn't suit her
  • She chose to do teaching training instead (a PGCE, which is a post-graduate course) and has never regretted her decision! She loves interacting with her students and, although it can be stressful, she finds it very rewarding.
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What to expect if you want to be a secondary school teacher

  • Secondary school teacher average salary: 拢25,714 to 拢41,604 per year
  • Secondary school teacher typical working hours: 37 to 45 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a secondary school teacher?

You could get into this role via a university course, an apprenticeship or working towards the role.

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service

This information is a guide and is constantly changing. Please check the website for the latest information and all the qualifications needed.

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