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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 […]

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.

Grading 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 […]

For those teachers considering the prospect of summer holiday work, the break doesn’t necessarily mean complete detachment from work and professional endeavours.

School buildings are more than just bricks and mortar; they are spaces where young minds develop and flourish. As we grapple with the challenge of outdated and potentially unsafe school buildings, it is essential to prioritise investment in education infrastructure to create environments that inspire and nurture our future generations.

We have heard many success stories from teachers who left the classroom to become franchisees. We asked some of our franchisors what their opinion was about teachers leaving teaching to work for them. The Outdoors Project, Magic Link Handwriting and Nature Makers have shared their thoughts.

A Day in the Life of an EDClass Teacher: Education, But Not As You Know ItThinking of leaving the traditional classroom, but not education? Discover a whole new way to teach, connect, and inspire at EDClass.   8:30am: The Day Begins – Logging in with PurposeThe school bell might be silent, but the sense of purpose […]

For many carers, fostering begins with a quiet thought: “Could I do this?”.  Laura, a foster carer from the South region and a part-time science teacher, remembers feeling exactly that, and choosing to take the leap she’d always wanted:  “Young people just need someone in their corner,” she says. “If you’re a school teacher, you’ve […]

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 […]

The Value of Educators Beyond the Classroom Think about your favorite teacher. Maybe they taught you to read. Maybe they helped you through a tough time. Or maybe they just made learning fun when school felt hard. Teachers do so much more than deliver lessons. They buy supplies with their own money, stay after school […]

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.