Financial Adviser Academy

Your pension is one of the biggest assets you have. But how well do you really understand the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), your options and the benefits you have? While the TPS is a generous pension scheme, offering a guaranteed, government-backed income in retirement that’s protected from increases in the cost of living, it’s not […]

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.

As we move into the ‘future of work’ with increasingly non-linear careers, upskilling and reinvention will become necessities. You must not get left behind whilst your counterparts in other fields work for organisations with cultures that actively encourage new ideas and capabilities.

If you’re a teacher thinking about your next chapter but are not sure where to begin, then our Career Transition Workshop is specifically for educators who want to move in a new professional direction—with clarity, confidence, and support.

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 […]

For teachers a career as a financial adviser is both rewarding and promising. From high earning potential & job security to the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in clients’ lives, the benefits are substantial. Hear from 2 teachers who have made that journey.

Teachers possess a unique set of skills that extend beyond the classroom, making them highly sought after and employable in various industries. 

Let’s explore the 5 key skills that contribute to their success.

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, […]

The educational landscape can be tumultuous. Many schools reorganise, restructure and merge as Multi Academy Trusts, a big shift in focus towards STEM subjects and the reduction in contact time experienced by creative subjects has left them overstaffed and underfunded. Such disruption has inevitably led to some staff redundancies.

I’ve been a secondary school teacher & Head of Department for over 10 years. Working in education is really rewarding but has become increasingly restrictive & demanding, this is the perfect way to continue doing what I love whilst embracing my out-of-school passions.

An odd title? Maybe, but stay with me. I left teaching a few months ago and I’m still head over heels in love with the profession. Teaching isn’t just a job; recently a wise and experienced business coach and I were having a discussion and he said, ‘teaching is a calling’. It really made me […]