Math with Jason S.

I didn't choose it, it chose me!” says this teacher on the TES forums. “I was teaching elsewhere. I retrained and never looked back. Specifically, I enjoy puzzles, crosswords, etc. Sitting down and working through an A-level textbook is just as satisfying. So, working with maths all day is great! Being a Head of Maths is the best job I've ever done. I have always really enjoyed working with kids. I enjoy the relative perceived importance of maths over most other subjects. I enjoy the challenge of the subject both personally, and in terms of the way I can bring it across to others. I like the creativity involved in teaching. I much appreciate the camaraderie amongst the teaching community. I greatly appreciate any job which will give me 13 weeks holiday per year, so I can live a little.” “Teaching maths to kids who don't want to be there is one of the most difficult jobs in the world,” says another teacher in the TES community. “But when you get their trust and you get their intrinsic motivation going, it is the most rewarding. It does take spark and personality to get there.”