leaving teaching

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.

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. 

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.