Meet Britain's oldest teacher aged 82 - "Friends think I'm an idiot but kids keeps me young"
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Dedicated Eric Jones is believed to be Britain’s oldest teacher at 82 years old.
The grandfather-of-five has taught at least 4,000 children Religious Education and English since he started his career in 1969.
“I just love teaching, just standing in front of a class of students is thrilling,” he said.
Eric worked in schools in London in the 60s before officially retiring in 2001 aged 61.
The father-of-two moved to Evesham, Worcs., with his wife Vivienne, 77, for their retirement but has now returned to the classroom.
Dedicated Eric Jones is believed to be Britain’s oldest teacher at 82 years old.
The grandfather-of-five has taught at least 4,000 children Religious Education and English since he started his career in 1969.
“I just love teaching, just standing in front of a class of students is thrilling,” he said.
Eric worked in schools in London in the 60s before officially retiring in 2001 aged 61.
The father-of-two moved to Evesham, Worcs., with his wife Vivienne, 77, for their retirement but has now returned to the classroom.