New campaign to encourage males to chose primary teaching

Mary Immaculate College has launched a campaign to encourage males to “inspire the next generation and choose primary teaching”, as currently, men make up just 20% of primary level teachers in Ireland - according to official Department of Education statistics Paddy Lavelle, General Secretary of Education and Training Boards Ireland explained why is it important that more males take up this role.

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07.30 12 May 2023

New campaign to encourage male...

New campaign to encourage males to chose primary teaching

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Mary Immaculate College has launched a campaign to encourage males to “inspire the next generation and choose primary teaching”, as currently, men make up just 20% of primary level teachers in Ireland - according to official Department of Education statistics

Paddy Lavelle, General Secretary of Education and Training Boards Ireland explained why is it important that more males take up this role.

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