We are on a mission to help teachers progress their careers inside, outside & beyond the classroom

I’d like to share my story as it may resonate with others coming up to retirement. My name is Kathleen Lucey and I am a City of Westminster tour guide. In early 2022 I was nervous about upcoming retirement.  I’d worked all my adult life, half of it overseas, and while I played tennis and […]

The Children’s Literacy Charity is a small organisation making a big difference—working to close the literacy gap and expand opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our highly trained tutors provide targeted support to help children catch up and thrive. We believe that early intervention in literacy not only boosts confidence and achievement but has a […]

According to June 2024 government figures[1], 43,500 teachers left the state-funded teaching sector in 2022/23. The many reasons given for leaving include pay, stress, student behaviour, a toxic school climate, lack of support and burnout. This disillusionment with teaching as a job for working mums is reinforced by a study conducted by the National Foundation […]

The Profession Needs To Change To Attract Tomorrow’s Teachers A recent report by Public First and Teach First proves that Gen Z is a generation that doesn’t believe in the maximum if you can’t do teach. They respect the profession! The research suggests that they acknowledge that teaching is a honourable, selfless profession that offers […]

As I reflect on my career as a Headteacher, I am filled with gratitude for the countless experiences and relationships that shaped my professional journey. After dedicating many fulfilling years to education, I made the bold decision to unofficially retire on my 55th birthday and embark on a new adventure that combines my passions for […]

Want to compare your current take-home pay to that of a job outside of teaching? Our calculator will quickly show you.

Opting for a career in teaching, demonstrates you are motivated to make a difference and it can be leveraged as evidence to show your values align with the causes of a charity employer. You possess a wealth of soft skills that are in demand. This blog explores the important skills needed to forge a successful career in the third sector and why as a teacher you have them covered. 

Whichever path you choose outside of the school system the CV is still very much alive and kicking when it comes to your job search. And if you are attempting to write one for the first time in years or even decades it’s a daunting proposition.

Many teachers won’t have a CV, you may have applied with a personal statement only. This quick easy guide has 5 top tips when you are thinking about creating your own CV. We have seen 1,000’s of CV’s use our experience to support you.

A new survey conducted by YouGov has revealed an alarming decline in children’s basic fine motor skills, with more than three-quarters of UK primary school teachers reporting deterioration over the past five years. The research, commissioned by specialist after-school art education provider art-K, highlights a growing crisis in creative education that experts warn could have […]

A Day in the Life of an EDClass Teacher: Education, But Not As You Know ItThinking of leaving the traditional classroom, but not education? Discover a whole new way to teach, connect, and inspire at EDClass.   8:30am: The Day Begins – Logging in with PurposeThe school bell might be silent, but the sense of purpose […]

Teaching is more than a job, it’s a way of life. So when you leave, you’re not just changing careers you are transforming how you see yourself.  The skills gained through teaching in my opinion are some of the best when compared to other jobs.

Running a successful music school isn’t just about teaching—it’s about smart marketing, effective communication with parents, structured lesson plans, and scalable growth strategies. We provide all of this, refined and tested at our founding location, so you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Every teacher has moments of self-doubt. But when those doubts become a consistent inner narrative “I’m not good enough,” “I’m not leadership material,” or “I could never work outside the classroom” they form what psychologists call limiting self-beliefs.

The new mentoring programme includes a year of dedicated support, guidance and coaching for new members in a variety of skills to enable them to build a successful business. Experienced franchisees will offer one-to-one sessions, meetings and events to help broaden their knowledge with the reassurance of having a mentor on hand to discuss ideas and ask questions. 

The tutoring sector is growing rapidly. Research by the Sutton Trust showed that 27% of 11-16 year-olds have received private tuition, while one in four secondary school teachers have worked as a private tutor outside of school. Given the buoyant market it is not surprising that more and more teachers are looking to use their […]

Rhythm Time, the UK’s leading provider of music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, is delighted to mark its 30th BIRTHDAY – a major milestone in its mission to support early childhood development through the power of music. Since 1995, Rhythm Time has been enriching the lives of hundreds of thousands of children across the […]