former teacher

For many teachers thinking about life beyond the classroom, travel is one of the most commonly explored options.

From speaking to teachers, travel and tourism consistently ranks as one of the most appealing sectors for teachers considering a change. The reasons are clear: strong people skills, organisation, communication, and relationship-building all transfer naturally from teaching into travel-based businesses.

Once I’d decided that I wanted to leave formal teaching, franchising felt like the natural next step. I explored the options available, and MagiKats stood out clearly as the best fit, both for its ethos and values, and for the level of support and materials it offered. I feel it has the best educational model on the market as it’s consistent with the National Curriculum and the people behind the business have a background in education themselves.

We all know that teaching is more than a profession; it’s a calling to shape minds and inspire futures. Yet, many educators find themselves yearning for avenues to extend their influence beyond traditional classroom walls. Educational franchising emerges as a compelling pathway, allowing teachers to leverage their skills to foster community growth and student development. […]

Teaching is more than a job, it’s a way of life. So when you leave, you’re not just changing careers you are transforming how you see yourself.  The skills gained through teaching in my opinion are some of the best when compared to other jobs.

Fast forward 3 years, I had given birth to my second child and life had massively changed for our family. I was Head of Humanities in a secondary school for 14 years and, while I loved my job, it really didn’t work for our family anymore. I wanted a change, so I revisited the idea of running my own baby and toddler classes.

By running your own tutoring business, you can certainly keep your hand in with teaching. You’ll still very much be playing a part in making a difference in young people’s lives through education, but how hands-on you are is your choice. The important thing is that you can use all your gained experience to help run your own successful business

Hearing Maggie speak and reflect on wonderful ‘moments’ from her sessions within care homes was just beautiful. It was also good to understand that the sessions are carefully thought through and designed to help explore a range of physical and mental skills.

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 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!

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.

When you’re used to the buzz of a classroom, the prospect of working from home as a self-employed franchisee can be daunting. However, here at Travel Counsellors, you won’t ever feel alone, or like you’re missing out on those important personal interactions.

Many teachers choose to adopt a portfolio career after teaching, this blog explores what this can look like for a teacher considering this type of career. We offer tips and advice to teachers based on through research and our own experiences.

Are you a teacher looking to embark on a new journey in the public sector? 
Transitioning from teaching to the Civil Service can offer a rewarding and impactful career change. Whether you’re drawn to policy-making, public administration, or public service, the Civil Service provides a diverse range of opportunities to make a difference in society.

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.

Those that can – did teach! Here you will find 8 UK former teachers who successfully tried their hand at a second career. How many did you realise were former teachers?

Franchising offers a compelling pathway for teachers seeking to explore new career opportunities, leverage their skills, and achieve financial independence. Educators can embark on a rewarding entrepreneurial journey while making a positive impact on their communities with a support of a franchise.

Successfully navigating the world of social media requires a thoughtful and strategic approach. By understanding your audience, maintaining consistent branding, creating engaging content, and staying informed, your new UK franchise can build a strong online presence and connect with customers in meaningful ways.

Teaching is a very versatile job that helps you develop various skills that employers in different sectors are looking for. Perhaps right now you need more flexibility, a remote job, less stress, more time for family and friends.

So, what can a former teacher do?

There are plenty of alternative jobs for teachers. We’ve listed 10 of them that are an excellent fit for teachers.

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?

Moving into the world of tech, I was apprehensive about my lack of technical skills and having no relevant qualifications in this specific field, but I was surprised by how much I was able to learn on the job and how much the experiences I had in teaching were helpful to my new role.