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Study Central is offering tutors a unique chance to try out its online learning resources with a free premium topic download of English and Maths.  Covering up to four hours of online lessons, the download includes everything you need to teach that topic to your students including full lesson plans, teaching guidelines and links to […]

One of the most rewarding parts is seeing the impact you have on the children. Whether it’s helping a child build up their confidence and making a real difference between day 1 and day 5, learn a new skill, or simply enjoy being active, you can really see the difference you’re making each day.

With tax year-end approaching, now is a good time to take stock of your finances and ensure you’re making the most of the allowances available to you. The current tax year ends on 5 April 2026, which means there’s still time to act. Why tax year-end matters for teachers Tax year-end is an opportunity to […]

When people think about career development in education, they often picture the next step on the teaching or leadership ladder. Less visible – but no less powerful – is the role of school governor or trustee. It’s a position that doesn’t always get much airtime, yet the impact on your skills, confidence, and career can […]

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

When you imagine a teacher’s day, you might picture a bustling classroom, a whiteboard full of notes, and a line of students waiting for help with homework. But at EDClass, the classroom looks a little different, and so does the role of the teacher.

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 […]

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. 

Some teachers feel that they need to be present at school to support students when they receive their results and for some of you in specific roles your physical presence is required. It can however be an emotionally draining experience and there are many teachers who choose to monitor from a distance or perhaps not engage at all.

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.

Grading essays is one of the most time-consuming tasks teachers face. Between managing classrooms, planning lessons, and supporting students individually, sitting down to evaluate a stack of 30, 60, or even 100 essays can feel like an impossible ask — especially when quality, consistency, and constructive feedback all matter. That’s where AI essay grading tools […]

Since having my son, I wanted a more flexible career that supported my family. Initially, I investigated starting a business on my own but was nervous about doing it without any additional support, so I started to investigate franchise opportunities. 

Many people choose to pursue a career in teaching because they want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. After all, every lesson helps them to develop new skills or change the way in which they see the world. Photo by sofatutor on Unsplash However, the current education system is […]

When I was looking to leave my role in teaching, I felt pretty much out on my own, muddling through a professional landscape that was incredibly intimidating and alien to me. Read Joel’s journey from teaching to Head of Complaints & Member Liaison at British Medical Association.

Would you be a teacher today? Think teaching is a breezy 9-3 job with excessive holiday allowance? Think again. Jennifer Savin from Cosmopolitan investigates how the profession got to crisis point…

For many teachers thinking about life beyond the classroom, travel is one of the most commonly explored options.

From speaking to teachers, travel and tourism consistently ranks as one of the most appealing sectors for teachers considering a change. The reasons are clear: strong people skills, organisation, communication, and relationship-building all transfer naturally from teaching into travel-based businesses.

Many teachers reach a point where they start to wonder what life beyond the classroom could look like. For those who love planning, organising and helping people create memorable experiences, the travel industry can offer a surprisingly natural transition.

In this guest article, Travel Counsellors explore five signs that suggest you might be ready to swap the classroom timetable for the flexibility of running your own travel business.

We were delighted to hear that Little Voices, one of the franchisees we work closely with, has taken a strong position on supporting staff and students with their mental health and wellbeing, paving the way for more organisations to follow suit.

‘Fun’ was the buzzword throughout our chat and you can tell how much Anna relishes the business she has created. What’s special about a Kidslingo franchise is that it’s so much more than teaching languages, music, drama, signing, PHSE working in harmony with language education.