Many teachers become councilors in their local area, possibly because they’ve seen changes are desperately needed in schools that they’ve worked in, and they feel they can make a difference. It’s actually quite a natural career move, if you have the passion for politics, and there have been many MPs who were previously teachers. The role of a teacher varies and now it’s not just about teaching students new skills, it’s also about nurturing them and their wellbeing. If you’re a teacher who loves politics, perhaps you’re already paving your way into a more political career choice, and there are many people you’ll be following in the footsteps of, such as Gordon Brown, Tristram Hunt and David Warburton. Are you fed up of funding cuts? Why not look into a career as a politician; it could be just the ticket. Or, take the time to teach Politics as a subject and branch out your tutoring skills.