Between looming job cuts, excessive working hours, dwindling school budgets and stress levels at an all-time high you’d be forgiven that being a teacher was nothing but doom and gloom.
But here is a heartwarming video to lift the fug of pessimism that surrounds the profession at the moment.
The film, produced by digital media company A plus, was created with the aim of showing the more positive aspects that come with being a teacher.
So, for a much-needed blast of positivity, press play. And have the tissues to hand.
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