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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 […]

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.

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 […]

I think teachers come with a lot of skills which help when setting up a business. In a way, we’re ‘selling’ all day; standing in front of students introducing them to new concepts and constantly summarising quite complex information!
Teachers juggling lots of things at once, which comes in handy when you need to do everything yourself when starting out.  

A recent report showed that one of the biggest trends for career changers in the last year or so is teachers retraining in tech. Jess shares her story from primary teacher to Software Engineer.

‘Fun’ was the buzzword throughout our chat and you can tell how much Anna relishes the business she has created. What’s special about a Kidslingo franchise is that it’s so much more than teaching languages, music, drama, signing, PHSE working in harmony with language education.

Leaving my job as a Headteacher of a Special School was an emotional journey. I had very mixed feelings and a sense of letting people down with a mix of fear.

As classrooms become more diverse, teachers face the challenge of engaging students who speak different languages. There are communication barriers that hinder learning and integration. Bilingualism has become a must-have skill for educators with global connectivity and immigration trends shaping education. By mastering a second language, teachers can improve their effectiveness and stay relevant in […]

Founded by a former music teacher, Rhythm Time provides a well-established curriculum, national branding, training, and ongoing support, ideal for those wanting to run their own business without starting from scratch.

PDF editors are valuable tools that assist in the organisation and management of documents for any teacher transitioning to a new career. It is inevitable that as teachers prepare for other career challenges, proper resources formulated to manage such documents can help.

Compass Community is one of the UK’s leading providers of therapeutic fostering, residential care, and specialist education, but at its heart, Compass is something much simpler and more human.
As an organisation supporting children and young people across England and Wales, Compass brings three essential services together, fostering, residential care, and education. A wraparound service that brings together a network of people who care deeply about helping children heal and grow.