Attending a rather grand dinner recently, I found myself arguing with the highly articulate and educated man who was sitting next to me as to whether altruism actually exists. He asserted that it did not. I explained that altruism has been and is a guiding principle of my life, as I am sure it is for the vast majority of teachers.
Leading by example and encouraging young people to think of others rather than themselves seems to me to be a fundamental ingredient of a good teacher.
Am I alone among headteachers in rejecting job applications from applicants who use “I” over and over again in their personal statements and neglect to mention students other than as evidence of their own personal success and achievements?
Register now, read forever
Thank you for visiting SecEd and reading some of our content for professionals in secondary education. Register now for free to get unlimited access to all content.
What's included:
-
Unlimited access to news, best practice articles and podcast
-
New content and e-bulletins delivered straight to your inbox every Monday and Thursday
Already have an account? Sign in here