There are certain traits that people need if they want to have a successful career as a teacher, and if you don’t possess these qualities, you may want to consider another career.

Patience

Without patience, you may struggle to adapt in a classroom. There will be such a diverse range of students and you have to have the patience to really get the best out of each individual.

Attention to detail

You have to know your course material inside and out, but you also have to have a keen eye to see which pupils are doing well and which pupils need more of your time to see better results. It’s all about being on the ball at all times, which isn’t easy.

Confidence

If you lack confidence in the classroom the students will sense it, and that can be a major problem. They need to respect you, and the only way they will is if you really own that classroom and ensure they know who is in charge.