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