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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.

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.

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.

Teachers possess a multitude of superpowers that extend beyond the classroom. I genuinely believe they are the true rock stars, and I have immense admiration for everything they do. I am incredibly proud of being part of the education industry, and I will always be thankful that teaching paved the way for my career in the EdTech industry.

I really was starting from scratch, and there were plenty of hiring managers who weren’t ready to take a risk on someone who was changing careers and who had been out of the workforce for so long.

I still do supply teaching 2 days a week while I am growing the business. I am now able to take and pick up my children from school regularly and have the flexibility to use the time as I choose.

The demand for Tutoring services continues to grow. This growth potential offers a compelling reason for educators to consider Tutoring Franchises.

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.  

I might not be as financially rich but my life is much richer. I have time for family and friends, I’m not tired from overwork, I don’t beat myself up over the things that are out of my control. I’ve accepted and like myself and that is priceless!

Did Teach caught up with Ashish Sharma from Multiverse, read about his journey here from Head of Department to Data Fellowship Coach.

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.

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.