Unlocking The Power Of Tutoring- A Guide For Teachers

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.

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.

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.

Harry Stachini launches ‘The Staff Room’ podcast  The Manchester comic shares lighthearted tales from inside the classroom, provided by anonymous teachers Featuring special guests including Jack Carrol, Josh Jones, Jack Gleadow and many more  Listen Now  New Episodes Every Friday!  “Harry is fabulous, naturally funny… a pleasure to be on the podcast.. It’s unbelievable what […]

Bias can help us make decisions but it can also reduce inclusivity and ultimately have an impact on the diversity of a company. Bias is also one of the reasons whilst you might be overlooked by companies when you apply for jobs from a background in teaching. 

We remain optimistic that future parliaments will renew their commitment to funding tutoring for young people facing disadvantage. The positive outcomes of the NTP have shown the potential of focused resources in closing the attainment gap. Read Action Tutoring blog here:

An academy is a good route into the advice profession for someone not coming from a financial background, according to Ben Hughes, an adviser at Doxford Financial. Hughes, who recently graduated from the St James’s Place Academy, told FT Adviser that before becoming an adviser he worked as a school teacher for several years.

I am at the start of a new adventure; I do not know what will happen but what I do know is this: Teaching is a wonderful profession.

It took Laura 9 months to make the decision to join St. James’ Place, we talk about what she did during that period around her due diligence to feel comfortable and calm enough to move across into the Academy and of course into a brand new career we also talk about her first 12 months which she describes as phenomenal

In this blog post, we will explore how some UK franchises, that Did Teach work with, are making a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of their clients, not just through their sessions but by creating purposeful policies for their staff.