A series of films starring school pupils talking about their favourite teachers has been launched to tackle the teacher recruitment crisis in Scotland.
The latest move is part of the Scottish government’s #inspiringteachers campaign and focuses on Stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths).
The videos feature young people sharing stories about outstanding teachers. One girl, Katie, talks about “the most positive person I’ve ever met” who reassures pupils that “no question’s a stupid question”.
Another pupil, Tiam, praises a teacher who spreads happiness throughout the classroom, saying, “You can tell she loves teaching.”
Scottish local authorities have previously come up with their own solutions to recruitment problems, with limited success. There have been recruitment drives in Canada and Ireland, while “golden handshakes” and subsidised accommodation have been used to attract applications.