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Jan 2020
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Ever thought about becoming a teacher?

BAUER MEDIA
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Listen to our ‘Why Teach?’ podcast series as we travel to classrooms around Scotland. We hear from five teachers about why they chose to teach, what motivates them, and why you should consider a career in teaching. Visit teachinscotland.scot to find out how teaching can make you. This series is brought to you by the Scottish Government. 
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