Good-looking NQT Jasmine is a government recruiting agent's dream - bright, smiling and enthusiastic. Her face could easily adorn any of their glossy recruitment posters. However, convent-educated Jasmine is one of life's natural self-doubters - a condition which has followed her from childhood. She has never had a serious boyfriend - a surprise given the number of doe-eyed men in the WR staffroom. Her manipulative parents can't hide their disappointment in her choice of career - it's a source of regular family feuds.
On her first day, Grantly bets Tom ten quid that she'll be gone by the lunchtime. She's literally shaking with nerves before each lesson. However, Jasmine's secret weapon in her battle against the nerves is her startling ability to assume the persona of a confident kick-ass teacher; she quickly wins the doubters round and establishes herself as a firm favourite with the kids. Jasmine becomes good mates with Davina, they have a shared sense of humour, and swiftly become each other's confidantes.
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