The influx of new teachers brought about by the recession is positive, according to a survey by Hays Education.

The survey shows that more than a fifth see the increase in teaching applications as positive but 33% express concerns that they don’t realise how difficult teaching is and won’t stick with their newfound careers when the economy picks up.

Martyn Best, managing director of Hays Education, says: “Interest in teaching jobs has increased during the recession. Naturally, people are looking for the added job security, but they are also taking stock and assessing what they really want from a career – particularly if they have been made redundant and feel let down by their previous employer.”