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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.

Whether you’re considering a franchise, building your own business, or simply exploring what else is possible, learning from former teachers who have made the leap is one of the most useful (and reassuring) steps you can take.

Qualified teachers get 20% off a MagiKats franchise. A flexible, low-overhead way to start your own tuition business with full support.

Are you thinking of transitioning away from school teaching but want to keep helping the next generation to learn? Read how Sally created a flexible career path by starting her own MagiKats Tutoring business.

Are you a dedicated educator ready for an exciting change beyond the traditional classroom? Do you long for a fulfilling career where your passion for teaching can thrive in a more positive, lower-pressure environment? Tappy Toes welcomes enthusiastic and talented teachers to explore joining our expanding community of franchisees. Step away from the pressures of […]

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.

A practical guide for teachers and leaders on getting your first education consultancy contract without leaving education or taking unnecessary risks.

This guide explains what education consultancy looks like in the UK for teachers and school leaders considering system-level work. It covers who hires consultants, realistic income expectations, common routes in, and how experienced educators typically begin.

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.

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.

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.

At Those Who Can, we believe freedom isn’t just about escaping something; it’s about moving towards a life that fits who you are and what matters to you. That was the heartbeat of our recent webinar, “The Freedom Factor – How Franchising Can Give You Your Time Back” a packed and inspiring conversation with educators, […]

Me Myself Employment is a mobile app that helps users explore and take their first steps into self-employment. It’s practical, user-friendly, and designed with inclusion in mind. From idea generation to marketing, budgeting, and tax basics, the app breaks the process down into bite-sized, achievable steps — no business jargon or prior experience required.

We all know that teaching is more than a profession; it’s a calling to shape minds and inspire futures. Yet, many educators find themselves yearning for avenues to extend their influence beyond traditional classroom walls. Educational franchising emerges as a compelling pathway, allowing teachers to leverage their skills to foster community growth and student development. […]

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.

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. 

‘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.

How Many Times Have You Thought: I Can’t Do This Anymore?   Starting a business doesn’t happen overnight. Even the most well-known entrepreneurs have found themselves facing moments where they want to throw in the towel. However, to become an entrepreneur, it’s important to remember that setbacks and difficulties are common. Perseverance and determination are strong […]

After a decade of wrangling tiny humans in primary schools, and after a lot of soul searching, I decided to take the leap and swapped my teacher’s planner for a to-do list with satisfying checkboxes of my own making. I abandoned the reliable monthly wage slip and instead embraced the exhilarating unknown of self-employment. Here’s why.

Teachers, all of your experience of the UK school system makes you invaluable to any franchise model that is focused on supporting students with their academic progress. Tutoring is expanding rapidly post pandemic and this growth is predicted to continue. Hear from some teachers who made the leap to franchisees.

Hearing Maggie speak and reflect on wonderful ‘moments’ from her sessions within care homes was just beautiful. It was also good to understand that the sessions are carefully thought through and designed to help explore a range of physical and mental skills.

When I left teaching just 2.5 years ago, the tutoring world seemed like a relatively untapped niche. However, even in the past year I’ve noticed a real shift in the landscape of tutoring – it’s fast becoming an industry which is booming & brimming with thousands of teachers who want to pursue it as a full-time career option.

How do you grow a client base when all you have ever known is teaching?

Building and growing a client base is crucial for the success of any franchise. Franchisors play a crucial role in supporting you and this is pivotal to their success and, by extension, the overall brand.