Estelle Morris — English Politician

Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley, PC is a British Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley from 1992 to 2005, and served briefly in the Cabinet as Education Secretary... (wikipedia)

At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education.
In the 21st century when few of us stay in the same job all our lives, I would like to think there was flexibility so teachers could become social workers, or foster carers become teachers.
I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure.
You have got to attract the brightest and the best, but the brightest and best won't stay unless they see real career options.
If we can modernise the workforce, make them better qualified, have this framework of qualifications, then I think they have a very good case for more money.