The article considers the problem of formation of the teacher's image in the theory of psychological and pedagogical science. Very few young people are ready to practice pedagogy, working for a small teacher's salary and dealing with children. General scientific methods of research like generalization of pedagogical experience, questioning, method of system analysis and analytical review were used. A low percentage of young teachers in the school is one of the acutest problems of the Kazakh secondary education. However, young teachers are not only a reserve for the future, but also a target audience for innovative programs for schools.