STAR Method Guide

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 […]

Want to compare your current take-home pay to that of a job outside of teaching? Our calculator will quickly show you. Teacher Salary Comparison Calculator Compare my teacher salary of £ With a pension contribution of % With a comparison salary of £ With a pension contribution of % Student Loan Plan No PlanPlan 1Plan […]

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. 

Whichever path you choose outside of the school system the CV is still very much alive and kicking when it comes to your job search. And if you are attempting to write one for the first time in years or even decades it’s a daunting proposition.

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.

In today’s fast-paced world, the mental health of students has become an increasingly important concern for educators. As teachers, you play a pivotal role in shaping not only the academic success of your students but also their overall wellbeing. Conor is here to ‘Spark’ this conversation:

There are many options for how and where residential surveyors can work, including for large corporate surveying firms (often offering commission, bonuses and company cars), small-to-medium-sized firms (offering a supportive, balanced working environment) or even, with experience, working independently. Opportunities are currently available with firms across the UK.

Since this was originally posted on October 31st, I put a little Halloween slant on it.  And yes, I did just spend five minutes debating whether or not to use an apostrophe in ‘hallowe’en’.  I went with not. See, I can roll with the times. Anyway, workin’ hard is hardly workin’ for most of us.  […]

Twickenham boy uses robot to help with schoolwork during cancer treatment, artificial intelligence (AI), used in the right way for the right reasons could revolutionise the education sector!

Many teachers choose to adopt a portfolio career after teaching, this blog explores what this can look like for a teacher considering this type of career. We offer tips and advice to teachers based on through research and our own experiences.

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.

Teaching is the noblest profession. It’s rewarding and nothing is more important than the education of young people. It’s for this reason that the unique characteristics of our beloved educators have inspired many films. Movies have helped some of the unsung heroes of the teaching profession gain the exposure and recognition they deserve for their […]

When You Know You’re Meant for More (But You’re Not Sure What’s Next)By Sarah from Aster Academy I remember the moment I knew I couldn’t do it anymore. It wasn’t dramatic. No big confrontation. Just me, in my classroom, looking around at all the things I loved – the students, the buzz, the spark when […]

I passionately believe that teachers make AMAZING virtual assistants, whether or not they choose to niche into education businesses as I have.  We are confident communicators, able to work with loads of different stakeholders, brilliant at juggling many, many balls without ever dropping them, and uber-organised.