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.