careers after teaching

Did Teach’s job board is a one-of-a-kind resource designed to connect teachers with job opportunities outside the classroom. Unlike generic job boards, Did Teach’s listings are tailored specifically to teachers’ unique skill sets, highlighting roles in various industries that value and build on your experience in education.

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. 

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.

Neil made the decision to swap teaching for property in 2019, qualifying as a residential property surveyor in 2022 through the Sava Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation. Fast forward to 2024 and Neil is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors running his own successful surveying firm providing condition surveys for homebuyers and homeowners as they buy, sell and renovate their homes. 

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.

There are so many important skills that I developed during my years of teaching which have gone on to support me with building my franchise business. I find myself meeting people, visiting new settings and communicating with a variety of age groups. It’s such a wonderful part of the job and I believe the communication skills developed from teaching have really supported me with this.

The role of career guidance for young people is essential in today’s complex job market, providing them with the tools and confidence to navigate their future careers successfully. Teachers, with their unique skills and experience, are well-positioned to transition into this rewarding field.

The Data School’s webinar was a treasure trove of knowledge for beginners, by focusing on the fundamentals, choosing the right tools, adhering to best practices, and learning from real-world examples, anyone can enhance their data visualisation skills.

If you’re looking to get out of teaching, Emma’s story could be just the inspiration you need to embark on a new chapter. Emma transitioned from the classroom to being her own boss, read about how much her life has changed for the better since making the switch.

Making the jump from a guaranteed wage in teaching to working for yourself is scary and you do need to have a bit of a financial safety net to help you through the first months of building your business up but teaching has prepared you with so many skills. 

If you are seriously thinking about running your own business or starting a franchise after teaching you need to do your research. Find out about the realities of these options, and talk to people who have swapped teaching to run their own business or franchise.

I’ve always wanted to own my own business and being part of a franchise, literally buying a business in a box provided me with the support from head office to succeed. I’ve only been in the franchise for 12 months and already I can see the potential growth my business financially and be able to work around my family working half my teaching hours!

The educational landscape can be tumultuous. Many schools reorganise, restructure and merge as Multi Academy Trusts, a big shift in focus towards STEM subjects and the reduction in contact time experienced by creative subjects has left them overstaffed and underfunded. Such disruption has inevitably led to some staff redundancies.

Lisa made a decision to leave teaching and start her own business. Read about her journey from the classroom here. Lisa kindly offers tips and advice for any teacher wanting to follow the path to become a Virtual Assistant.

Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations and leaves an indelible mark on society. It’s important to recognise that transitioning to a different career path isn’t quitting teaching; it’s about embracing new opportunities and personal growth.

After a varied career as a EFL teacher and teacher trainer spanning many foreign destinations, Rhian joined Britannica Education in January 2023 to take up the role of Professional Development Expert and is currently developing a training course for secondary-based educators.

A comprehensive guide to the important considerations you should take into account when deciding if leaving teaching is the right step for you. Find many of the answers to the questions that teachers have when it comes to weighing up this important decision.

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.

Recognising your ‘why?’ will make the next step a lot easier when you are thinking about leaving teaching. Laura is a former Deputy Head, in this blog she explores her motivations to leave teaching.

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.

What does life look like after teaching and how will it affect your work life balance. Laura celebrates the skills she honed within the classroom and how valuable they are in her new career.
Whilst some things might be hard to replicate in other careers, fulfilment is always possible.

As we move into the ‘future of work’ with increasingly non-linear careers, upskilling and reinvention will become necessities. You must not get left behind whilst your counterparts in other fields work for organisations with cultures that actively encourage new ideas and capabilities.

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.

Children Inspired By Yoga doesn’t require any yoga experience to take on this franchise, you don’t even need to run the sessions, you can have a team of teachers running the classes and you can work on the business side, or you can mix and match. An exciting business opportunity for teachers who relish career autonomy.