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Free Topic Download Available From Study Central
17th April, 2026Study 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 […]
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Kings Camps – Building On Skills That Start In The Classroom
16th April, 2026One 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.
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Tax year-end planning for teachers: How to make the most of your allowances
2nd March, 2026With 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 […]
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Opening New Doors: How Becoming a Governor Can Shape Your Skills and Career
14th January, 2026When 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 […]
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Teacher Salary Calculator UK (Take-Home Pay & Salary Comparison)
23rd October, 2025Want to compare your current take-home pay to that of a job outside of teaching? Our calculator will quickly show you.
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A Day In The Life Of An EDClass Teacher
12th June, 2025When 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.
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“New Chapters, Old Streets: Why I Became a Tour Guide in Retirement”
1st May, 2025I’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 […]
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Work With The Children’s Literacy Charity
31st March, 2025The 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 […]
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Teaching To Salesforce
21st March, 2025According 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 […]
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Gen Z & Teaching
17th March, 2025The 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 […]
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Headteacher To Entrepreneur
26th February, 2025As 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 […]
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Why Teachers Are Suited To Charity Work
6th November, 2024Opting 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.
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Result Day Coping Strategy For Teachers
15th August, 2024Some 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.
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5 Quick Tips For Teachers Writing A CV
23rd June, 2023Many 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.
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Headteacher To Trainer & Artist
31st July, 2023I might not be as financially rich but my life is much richer. I have time for family and friends, I’m not tired from overwork, I don’t beat myself up over the things that are out of my control. I’ve accepted and like myself and that is priceless!
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8 Best AI Essay Grader Tools for Teachers in 2026
16th April, 2024Grading 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 […]
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A Job Board Dedicated To Teacher Career Change
8th November, 2024Those Who Can’s job board is a one-of-a-kind resource designed to connect teachers with job opportunities outside the classroom. Unlike generic job boards, Those Who Can’s listings are tailored specifically to teachers’ unique skill sets, highlighting roles in various industries that value and build on your experience in education.
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Travelling, Teaching, Back To Nature
29th November, 2024My route into teaching started with teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) which I did for several years in Colombia and Spain with a few bouts of travelling squeezed in – these were my nomadic years! When I felt I was ready to settle back in the UK, I decided I would train as a primary school teacher. my final year in teaching was spent teaching in a SEN school.
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Moving From Teaching To Social Work
24th October, 2024I was a college principal for 13 years before I took up social work. I cultivated a deep respect for the social workers I interacted with while I was in education. I’ve always worked in London and had a soft spot for young people in the capital facing adversity. Read more of Paul’s journey here:
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HOD History To BAE Project Manager
24th July, 2023The excitement of working towards something that impacts everyone in the country – classified info though! I also love the flexibility. Yesterday, I was working from home and went for a run with my dog at lunch.
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A Teachers Guide To Developing A Portfolio Career
28th June, 2023A portfolio career can be a perfect fit for teachers. You are already experts at balancing tasks and prioritising tasks. A portfolio career involves monetising your skills in several different ways and having multiple income sources, rather than a single job at one company.
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What Is Teacher Burnout?
16th August, 2023Addressing burnout requires open communication, support from SLT, commitment to self-care and wellbeing. Encouraging a culture of understanding, empathy, and collaboration, to help prevent and alleviate teacher burnout.
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How Limiting Self-Beliefs Hold Teachers Back & What To Do About It
14th April, 2025Every 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.