Birmingham ''the best in teaching jobs''

People working in teaching jobs could look to Birmingham for a chance to join what has been heralded as one of the UK's best education cities.

Tony Howell, Birmingham's strategic director for children, young people and families, has praised the dedication of those with teaching jobs in the city.

"We are lucky here in Birmingham to have some of the best teachers and most dedicated school staff in the country," he says.

"And, over the years, they have helped us build a reputation for excellence."

His comments could attract greater interest from candidates looking for competitive education jobs that could add to their CV content for the future.

Birmingham city council adds that the city has raised standards in recent years, with a two per cent improvement in science at primary level between 2007 and 2008, compared with no average change in performance nationwide.

Young people in Birmingham were recently encouraged to engage in science through the How Science Works event, which featured interactive displays such as a mini rollercoaster and forensic investigations in the style of those seen in US television dramas.

Morgan Jamison, marketing manager at Careers and Jobs UK, adds: "It is great to see people with teaching jobs getting the recognition for doing a good job. It's a tough job and the public have recently been very sparse with their appreciation. By giving this profession the recognition it deserves we may encourage more candidates to pursue jobs in teaching."