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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.

We are always learning and adapting and these new blogs aim to inspire and give direction.

We caught up with Sammy White from WhatTheTrigMath, read about her journey here.

You may have decided to leave the classroom and find an alternative career. Curiosity and open-mindedness can help you explore sectors and organisations you have never considered before. Be brave and back yourself.

Kate knows first-hand the value a teacher can bring to the experience of an international student, the supplemental income can help with living expenses or fund additional activities for you or your family, but what other advantages are there to becoming a host or Homestay teacher?

Lucy Martin knows all about what makes a great franchisee. The former high school French teacher is one of the highest earners at Language for Fun, having taken the leap to self-employment six years ago.

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.

We continue to have an open dialogue with our franchisors and their employees, learning about their offering, see how well their current teacher franchisees are getting on and find out about how they inspire children, young people and adults clients. We recently caught up with some of our franchisors to find out their top tips for you when considering a franchise.

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.

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 […]

We are always being asked ‘If I leave teaching do I have to take a drop in salary?’ This blog with 4 practical reasons why leaving teaching might be more affordable than you think. You know your annual salary but some variables mean your monthly take-home pay isn’t the equivalent of that of a job outside of teaching.