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Male primary teacher numbers in Wales
The number of male primary teachers in Wales currently stands at 2,140, compared to 11,807 women. Children’s Commissioner for Wales Keith Towler said the trend was worrying. According to figures from the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW), women make up 84.7% of registered primary school teachers. Mr Towler said children need positive male role […]
Read MoreMen’s work in the United Kingdom
Welcome to Men’s Work. If you’ve never before considered a career in childcare, now is a good time. Men have an important role to play and we are keen to hear from anyone wishing to work in this field. There are all kinds of jobs and all levels of training – giving you the opportunity […]
Read MoreVietnamese male kindergarten teacher one of a kind
Hoan was one of two male students among thousands of females but his determination showed men can be kindergarten teachers too. Lai Cong Hoan, 29, begins his work day by singing Chau Di Mau Giao (I go to kindergarten) with students in his Vu Ninh Commune kindergarten classroom in northern Thai Binh Province. Hoan stands […]
Read MoreGood for the goose, why not the gander? Irish men caring for young children
As a self-employed joiner, Co Down man Patrick Coulter used to spend his working life organising sub contractors and chasing clients for unpaid bills. Now he earns a wage from, among other duties, icing fairy cakes, putting plasters on knees and telling stories. The 42-year-old is one of only two registered male childminders in Northern […]
Read MoreKindergarten teacher receives Award in Canada
Infant kindergarten teacher Greg McGlynn stands among a group of students after receiving the Magic 100 Golden Apple Award on Thursday. There was a time, not that long ago, when the ultimately sign of respect a student could show his teacher was to place a shinny red apple on the teacher’s desk. On Thursday, Greg […]
Read MoreLooking for male role models in Australia
Primary school children risk facing a lack of adult male role models, as fewer than 20 per cent of primary school teachers are male. While the number of female primary school teachers continue to grow, it appears male educators are a rare breed. Mark Osborne, from Immaculate Heart Primary, is one of only two male […]
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