A SOUTHALL secondary school teacher features in a new online film released today (18) in support of national Thank a Teacher Day next Wednesday.

The film, called What Makes a Great Teacher, shows staff from across the country, highlighting how they use their energy, creativity and enthusiasm to bring their subjects to life.

Jagpreet Hayre shares her experience of what it takes to engage and inspire students every day.

The Dormers Wells High School teacher said: “Helping to shape the lives of the next generation on a daily basis is a real privilege.

“For me, you can’t beat the moments you see a student’s face light up when they learn something new in one of your lessons, and you inspire them to want to know more about your subject.

“When you are working every day with students, you don’t expect praise for what you do. You just aim to do the very best job you can.

“But having a special day in the calendar, when people up and down the country are invited to give thanks to teachers and school staff who have made a big impact on their education and lives, is truly humbling and makes what you do even more worthwhile.”

The Get Into Teaching campaign is supporting National Thank a Teacher Day, led by the Teaching Awards Trust.