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I think those figures are concocted to attract more people into the teaching profession.
There's a drama on tv here called TEACHERS where this sort of thing is glamourised. This follows a drop in interest in the teaching profession.
It's like they're saying:
"Yes, The pay sucks, the conditions stink, you'll have no life left and you might even get beaten up by students. But hey ! There might be some little perks included you know!" :lol:
As if...
You are more likely to get blackmailed with threats of rape accusations if you don't offer the right results on the test papers.
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I wouldn't dream of going into the teaching profession. My friend is a teacher and he is not a happy chappy. :-?