Jobs for ex-teachers

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.

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.

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!

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. 

What are the different types social media screening?

Why are more companies carrying out social media checks on candidates?

Why it pays to be aware of this growing aspect of recruitment.

This blog delves into the answers to help teachers become more aware of social media screening.

Embrace failure – the first time I started the business it failed. It turned out it was the best thing that could have happened. Don’t be afraid to fail – just learn from your mistakes and go again. 

We are always being asked ‘If I leave teaching do I have to take a drop in salary?’ This blog with 4 practical reasons why leaving teaching might be more affordable than you think. You know your annual salary but some variables mean your monthly take-home pay isn’t the equivalent of that of a job outside of teaching.

Teachers deserve support and celebration no matter what stage they are at in their career. They also deserve options. 
If you’re a teacher and you’re reading this: you are amazing, your potential is as limitless as that of your students, and you deserve to be happy. 

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.

In my business journey, I came to realise that teachers really do have vital key skills and attributes which are readily transferable to other sectors – especially when it comes to running your own business.

The first thing to say is that if you leap, it’s guaranteed to be a journey that you can’t see today.  No matter what you choose to do, no matter how much you plan, surprising challenges will crop up along the way.

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.

If you wish to become a Learning Designer then you will need a background in education, an interest in technology, particularly audio/visual.

After my first year as a teacher, I quit. I knew that I wanted to work with students but working in a class of 30 wasn’t the way that I enjoyed.

New Career = New Ewe! 16 years, 5 schools, 3 counties; private, mainstream, primary, secondary, preparatory and SEND.  PE specialist, Director of Sport, SLD class teacher and Assistant Head.  In a nutshell, I feel like I’ve experienced a wide-ranging amount in Education.  I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing children and the […]

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 […]

As a mainstream Head of Geography, I loved the craft of communicating ideas, designing the curriculum and creating learning. After 7 years I began to take a greater interest in the students who struggled to succeed.

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.