Women make up 75% of all classroom teachers and there are concerns that the gender imbalance could be affecting children's achievement
In the average secondary school, only 37% of classroom teachers are men and in primary schools that figure is just 15%.Ben Hodges teaches English at Oasis Academy Coulsdon in Surrey, where he is also part of the senior leadership team."I would say the stigma of the profession, as well as, especially going into primary school, you know that idea of stereotypical and outdated concepts of being a female profession," he said.
Michael Noka, 15, said:"Whenever there are situations or problems, they imagine themselves in our positions and they're able to understand where I'm coming from." Victor Kedzierski, 15, said:"I think it's more to do with how good the teacher is and not gender, but in my opinion I think male teachers have a more relaxed approach to teaching which I think suits me better, so I think I can learn more with a male teacher."The school works closely with education charity Teach First, which trains and supports teachers in deprived areas.
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