At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education.

I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure.

I am not good at dealing with the modern media. I have not felt I have been as effective as I should be.

If you invent the Mini Cooper, pour all your energy and passion into it and it gets made, you should be on a roll. In the film industry you have to start again the next day.

I was head of the Sixth Form Centre when I left the school.

If bringing up the next generation is important, why aren't they the best qualified, the best paid? Why aren't we as concerned about their career progression as we are about those who work in the education or health services?

At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education.