A TEACHER from Grange Primary School in Church Gardens, Ealing, is one of the stars of a new TV advert that aims to inspire people to consider teaching as a career.
The advert – live on screen from this week - follows the journey of a girl named Abi, from her very first day of school as a nervous, wide-eyed four-year-old through to her last, leaving at 18 with the confidence to discover her place in the world.
The film, created as part of the national Get Into Teaching campaign, features a cast of real teachers.
Ayesha Waithe, a Year Two teacher at Grange Primary, provides an example of life as a teacher and the interaction she has with her pupils.
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She said: “I’ve been teaching for more than three years now, and this film truly captures the impact we can have in shaping the lives of young people and setting them on the right path for adult life.
“Like many careers, teaching comes with its challenges, but the reward of being a positive influence and seeing young people succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom, is what motivates us every day.”
The advert will air in the commercial breaks of popular shows such as Gogglebox and Coronation Street. It also coincides with World Teachers’ Day on October 5.
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