A TEACHER has become an ambassador for the region after backing a campaign to boost the profession’s reputation.

Beth Hartwell, the director of Initial Teacher Training at Ebor Teaching Schools Alliance in York, which supports schools by delivering high-quality students to embark on their teaching career, is leading calls to support teachers in Yorkshire and the Humber as part of the #teacherschangelives campaign.

She said: “This is a great campaign because teachers do not generally get enough credit for the work that we do.

“The rewarding moments you get to be part of in this job are unrivalled and it’s a privilege to have a profession that can change the course of lives.”

The campaign is spearheaded by Justine Greening, the education secretary, and will run across social media channels.

It has already been backed by some well-known figures in education, which include people like Dame Alison Peacock, chief executive officer of the Chartered College of Teaching, and Dr Lee Elliot Major, chairman of the Sutton Trust.

The Trust works with all ages of education, including school, college and university to combat educational inequality and prevent the subsequent waste of talent.

Dr Major and Dame Alison Peacock will reflect on the impact teachers made to their lives by recording a short film explaining their memories, experience, and gratitude to the teachers who made the biggest impression to their lives.

Mrs Greening said: “We want every young person to reach their potential and great teachers are at the heart of this.

“Across the country, thousands of teachers are doing an amazing job and that’s why recognising and celebrating the work they do is essential.

“This new campaign will help to show that teachers are highly skilled professionals that change young people’s lives and can transform the communities they work with.”

To show your support of the inspiring teachers you know or have worked with, please tweet using the hashtag #teacherschangelives