We want to ensure you are exposed to the best advice when it comes to making decisions, so we write about teachers’ careers inside, outside and beyond the classroom. Check out our articles on everything from best teaching practice to lifestyle tips that can help keep you sane!
Read inspiring stories from other teachers, and discover business opportunities, career change programmes and any initiatives that will benefit your holistic needs as a teacher.
Leaving teaching doesn’t mean leaving behind everything you value. For many teachers, the idea of running a business is appealing, but the risk, isolation, and steep learning curve of starting from scratch can feel overwhelming. That’s where franchising comes in, and why travel franchising in particular has become an increasingly popular route for educators looking […]
Once I’d decided that I wanted to leave formal teaching, franchising felt like the natural next step. I explored the options available, and MagiKats stood out clearly as the best fit, both for its ethos and values, and for the level of support and materials it offered. I feel it has the best educational model on the market as it’s consistent with the National Curriculum and the people behind the business have a background in education themselves.
Compass Community is one of the UK’s leading providers of therapeutic fostering, residential care, and specialist education, but at its heart, Compass is something much simpler and more human.
As an organisation supporting children and young people across England and Wales, Compass brings three essential services together, fostering, residential care, and education. A wraparound service that brings together a network of people who care deeply about helping children heal and grow.
For many carers, fostering begins with a quiet thought: “Could I do this?”. Laura, a foster carer from the South region and a part-time science teacher, remembers feeling exactly that, and choosing to take the leap she’d always wanted: “Young people just need someone in their corner,” she says. “If you’re a school teacher, you’ve […]
Founded by a former music teacher, Rhythm Time provides a well-established curriculum, national branding, training, and ongoing support, ideal for those wanting to run their own business without starting from scratch.
Working in education remains deeply meaningful, but once again the latest Teacher Wellbeing Index shows a workforce under sustained pressure. This year’s 2025 report, published by Education Support, is the ninth annual study of the mental health and wellbeing of education staff across the UK. This blog highlights where things have improved, where they’ve stagnated, […]
“I’m not ready to leave teaching… but I do want more freedom, options, and something that’s mine.”
That’s exactly why we ran our recent webinar: Side Hustles with Heart – How to Franchise Part-Time as a Teacher. We brought together a panel of franchisors who were either teachers themselves or work closely with teachers, to answer one core question:
Can you build a meaningful franchise around your life, without walking away from the classroom overnight?
Delight is a leading arts education charity. Our vision is for children who experience disadvantage to have an equitable opportunity to thrive during their school years and beyond. We work in long-term partnership with state primary schools and arts partners to immerse children in visual art, dance, drama, and creative writing. Delight’s high-quality and inclusive arts-based learning programmes help children from disadvantaged backgrounds build strong foundations for a brighter future, achieving consistently strong outcomes.
Thinking of leaving teaching to start your own business or join a franchise? Discover how teachers can beat the odds, avoid common start-up mistakes, and turn their classroom skills into entrepreneurial success.
Match and Dispatch: your complete celebrant career toolkit, building a solid foundation for a sustainable, successful celebrant business. We looked at what already existed and decided to raise the bar, to create training that’s honest, upfront, and realistic about what it actually takes to build a self-employed career that lasts.
Personalised book platforms are transforming how teachers reward, engage, and motivate pupils. With the personalised book platforms below, educators can design custom storybooks in minutes and have them delivered ready for the classroom. In this list, WonderWraps leads the pack, followed by proven peers and niche tools that align with educators’ needs. What To Look […]
Teaching shapes the next generation. Athletics shows what happens when structure and discipline align with purpose. Teachers who bring athlete-style discipline into their work not only improve their own effectiveness, they also model resilience for students.
Educational institutes in the UK are stepping up their security systems, with headteachers seeking extra levels of security to give pupils, staff, parents and guardians peace of mind when on the premises.
At the age of 40, Paul retrained as a teacher, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Since 2022, through Compass Fostering, Paul and his wife have cared for a sibling group of four, their first and only placement. With patience, structure, and love, Paul and Sarah have helped the children flourish into confident young individuals who know they are safe and valued.
As classrooms become more diverse, teachers face the challenge of engaging students who speak different languages. There are communication barriers that hinder learning and integration. Bilingualism has become a must-have skill for educators with global connectivity and immigration trends shaping education. By mastering a second language, teachers can improve their effectiveness and stay relevant in […]
For too long, education has been treated as a memory game. Students memorise, repeat, and then promptly forget once the test papers are collected. But, the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework flips that script entirely. Instead of prioritising recall, it encourages understanding — the kind that lasts long after a student has left the classroom. Via […]
The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years has been very controversial, with many educators arguing that it does nothing but erode the quality of education.
But as with everything, every tool can both be helpful and destructive; it always depends on how you use them.
Incorporating fitness into everyday classroom life is one of the most effective ways for teachers to stay energised, motivated, and resilient. By making small, consistent changes to prioritise movement and wellbeing, educators can improve their own health, enhance their teaching, and set a positive example for students. With the right support and resources, every teacher has the power to thrive, both inside and outside the classroom.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, classrooms must be more productive than ever before. Yet teachers face a growing list of duties, from tailoring lessons and crafting complex curricula to handling paperwork and helping students. This mountain of work often burns teachers out, leaving them with less time to do what truly matters: connecting with […]
As a supply teacher, you should always receive a Key Information Document (KID) before accepting work through an agency or umbrella company. This document explains your pay, holiday entitlement, deductions and contract details — giving you the clarity and protection you need. Here’s what every supply teacher needs to know about KIDs.
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 […]
The Reading Doctor, a leading teaching franchise, has won Tuition Franchise of the Year 2025. Discover how teachers can join this award-winning tutoring network.
A PGCE opens more doors than just teaching. From careers advisory and museum education to private tutoring and social work, explore how your qualifications, experience, & transferable skills can serve you outside the classroom.
Teaching children with speech difficulties requires a blend of patience, sensitivity, and specific techniques that foster developing confidence and creating safe, nurturing learning environments. This blog explores ways teachers can help the students in their class who have speech difficulties.
