 | |  The maverick MP was taking part in the week-long Teach First initiative, in which graduates who have not trained as teachers are given the chance to stand in front of a class. Up to a dozen celebrities, including BBC Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman, have signed up to the initiative.
Reporting on his experience, the Independent revealed that Mr Johnson, who has taught England and Latin before, in Australia, was he admitted a little nervous – “although perhaps not nervous enough” – before entering the classroom
After 55 gruelling minutes on his feet delivering the lesson, Mr Johnson said: “It is a very hard job although it can be incredibly rewarding,” he said. “I do see what people can get from it”, reports the Independent.
Teach First is one of several routes into teaching:
Teach First recruits on university campuses in search of the most talented graduates. Together with its education and leadership-training partners, Teach First aims “to deliver high-quality accredited teacher training and recognised and respected leadership education.” 
Undergraduate options: train to be a teacher while completing a degree.
Postgraduate options: if you are already a graduate, train to be a teacher in 1-2 years.
Employment-based options: train and qualify as a teacher while working in a school.
QTS assessment only option: if you’re already an experienced teacher, but do not hold QTS in the UK
For advice on the above options, visit the Training and Development Agency for Schools website.
To get a training place for primary school teaching you must apply by 1 December 2006
Click here to visit Boris Johnson's official website
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